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Hanrath Family History

Hanrath 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: Kamrath, Barath, Hanratty, Horath, Unrath, Walrath, Conrath, Harth

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Where is the Hanrath family from?

You can see how Hanrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanrath family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hanrath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Hanrath families living in Warwickshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hanrath's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hanrath families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanrath 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 Hanrath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanrath. 50% of Hanrath men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Hanrath women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Fisherman
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Hanrath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Hanrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanrath 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Hanrath. 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 110 military records available for the last name Hanrath. For the veterans among your Hanrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanrath lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hanrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hanrath in 1963 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanrath 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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