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Hannig Family History

Hannig Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Johannes or Hans.

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


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Where is the Hannig family from?

You can see how Hannig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hannig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hannig families living in Devon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hannig's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hannig families in 1891.
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What did your Hannig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hannig. 20% of Hannig men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

What Hannig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hannig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannig 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Hannig. 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 Hannig. For the veterans among your Hannig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannig lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hannig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hannig in 1945 was 28, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hannig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hannig 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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