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Hannifan Family History

Hannifan 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: Hannigan, Hanifan, Hanninen, Hannan, Hannibal, Hennigan, Lannigan

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Where is the Hannifan family from?

You can see how Hannifan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannifan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hannifan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hannifan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hannifan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hannifan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hannifan 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 Hannifan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hannifan. 31% of Hannifan men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Hannifan women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hannifan were Manager and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Machine Operator
    9%
  • Assembler
    9%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Hannifan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hannifan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannifan 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Hannifan. 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 142 military records available for the last name Hannifan. For the veterans among your Hannifan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannifan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hannifan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hannifan in 1959 was 37, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hannifan 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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