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Hanretta Family History

Hanretta 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: Manetta, Hanratty, Andretta, Barretta, Carretta, Capretta, Iannetta

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Where is the Hanretta family from?

You can see how Hanretta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanretta family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanretta families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 5 Hanretta families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanretta's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hanretta families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanretta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hanretta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Hanretta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanretta 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hanretta. 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 92 military records available for the last name Hanretta. For the veterans among your Hanretta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanretta lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Hanretta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hanretta in 1974 was 81, and 75 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanretta 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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