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Hannawell Family History

Hannawell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hunnewell, Harwell, Hartwell, Barnwell, Cantwell, Halliwell, Haswell

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Where is the Hannawell family from?

You can see how Hannawell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannawell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hannawell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hannawell families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Hannawell's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Hannawell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hannawell 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 Hannawell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Hannawell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannawell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hannawell. 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 59 military records available for the last name Hannawell. For the veterans among your Hannawell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannawell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hannawell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hannawell in 1964 was 36, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hannawell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hannawell 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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