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Hanpson Family History

Hanpson 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: Hanson, Hampson, Hansson, Hampton, Anson, Hasson, Ranson, Hannon

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Where is the Hanpson family from?

You can see how Hanpson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanpson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hanpson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Hanpson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanpson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hanpson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Hanpson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanpson 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Hanpson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hanpson. For the veterans among your Hanpson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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