This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hanman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hanman Family History

Hanman Surname Meaning

see Henman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hanman family from?

You can see how Hanman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Hanman families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Hanman's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Hanman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Hanman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hanman. 50% of Hanman men worked as a General Labourer and 95% of Hanman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanman were Bricklayer and Shorthand Typist.

View Census Data for Hanman | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Shorthand Typist
    6%

What Hanman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hanman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Hanman

Passenger Lists

There are 743 immigration records available for the last name Hanman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Hanman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 396 military records available for the last name Hanman. For the veterans among your Hanman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hanman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hanman family history

Discover More

What is the average Hanman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Hanman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Hanman in 1963 was 93, and 86 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hanman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial