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Hannant Family History

Hannant Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): from a Middle English (Anglo-Scandinavian) personal name Anand Old Norse Anund with prosthetic H-.

Anund is very well represented in medieval Norfolk.

Compare Annand.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hannant family from?

You can see how Hannant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hannant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 243 Hannant families living in Norfolk. This was about 54% of all the recorded Hannant's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Hannant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hannant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hannant 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 Hannant. 23% of Hannant men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Hannant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hannant were Horseman On Farm and Household Duties.

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*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
    23%
  • Farm Labourer
    18%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Horseman On Farm
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Household Duties
    2%

What Hannant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hannant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannant census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 551 immigration records available for the last name Hannant. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 662 military records available for the last name Hannant. For the veterans among your Hannant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannant lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hannant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hannant in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hannant 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.

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