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Hanower Family History

Hanower 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: Hanover, Harrower, Hanger, Hanauer, Haner, Hanmer, Hanner, Handwerk

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Where is the Hanower family from?

You can see how Hanower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanower family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanower families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Hanower family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanower's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hanower families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanower 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 355 census records available for the last name Hanower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanower 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Hanower. 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 24 military records available for the last name Hanower. For the veterans among your Hanower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanower lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Hanower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hanower in 1973 was 76, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanower 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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