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Hannen Family History

Hannen Surname Meaning

German: metronymic from the female Biblical personal name Hanna (see Anna).

Dutch and German: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Johannes (see John).

Irish: variant of Hannan.

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


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Where is the Hannen family from?

You can see how Hannen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hannen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 86 Hannen families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hannen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hannen families in 1891.
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What did your Hannen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Director Of Hollond hannen culitts and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hannen. 100% of Hannen men worked as a Director Of Hollond hannen culitts and 89% of Hannen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Director Of Hollond hannen culitts
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    12%

What Hannen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Hannen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hannen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hannen. For the veterans among your Hannen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hannen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hannen in 1958 was 61, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hannen 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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