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Hanni Family History

Hanni Surname Meaning

Swiss German (Hänni): from a shortened pet form of the personal name Johannes (see John).

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


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Where is the Hanni family from?

You can see how Hanni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanni family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hanni family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hanni's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hanni families in 1891.
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What did your Hanni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanni. 43% of Hanni men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Hanni women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanni were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Stenographer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hanni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanni 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 933 immigration records available for the last name Hanni. 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 448 military records available for the last name Hanni. For the veterans among your Hanni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanni lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hanni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hanni in 1964 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanni 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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