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Hanowen Family History

Hanowen 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: Halonen, Hanover, Hanen, Hannen, Hanten, Hansen, Hanssen, Hanon

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Where is the Hanowen family from?

You can see how Hanowen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanowen family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Hanowen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanowen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hanowen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanowen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Hanowen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanowen 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 immigration records available for the last name Hanowen. 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 military records available for the last name Hanowen. For the veterans among your Hanowen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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