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Hanner Family History

Hanner Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: perhaps from an agent derivative of Middle English hannen ‘to fight struggle with’.

German: from a pet form of Hann a short form of Johann (see John).

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


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Where is the Hanner family from?

You can see how Hanner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 103 Hanner families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hanner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hanner families in 1891.
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What did your Hanner 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 Hanner. 28% of Hanner men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Hanner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanner were Iron Moulder and 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

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Napolk County Roadman
    17%
  • Iron Moulder
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hanner. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hanner. For the veterans among your Hanner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanner lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hanner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hanner in 1945 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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