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Hanssan Family History

Hanssan 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: Hassan, Hanssen, Hansson, Hansman, Hasson, Hasan, Hanson, Ganesan

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Where is the Hanssan family from?

You can see how Hanssan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanssan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hanssan families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Hanssan families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanssan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hanssan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Hanssan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanssan 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Hanssan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hanssan. For the veterans among your Hanssan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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