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Hanten Family History

Hanten Surname Meaning

German and Luxembourgish: unexplained. Possibly also English: variant of Hanton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hanten family from?

You can see how Hanten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hanten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Hanten families living in Cheshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Hanten's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hanten families in 1891.
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What did your Hanten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hanten. 100% of Hanten men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Hanten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hanten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hanten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanten 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Hanten. 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 288 military records available for the last name Hanten. For the veterans among your Hanten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanten lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hanten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hanten in 1968 was 89, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanten 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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