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Hanthorn Family History

Hanthorn Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. Compare Henthorn.

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


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Where is the Hanthorn family from?

You can see how Hanthorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanthorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanthorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 47 Hanthorn families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Hanthorn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hanthorn families in 1891.
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What did your Hanthorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hanthorn. 100% of Hanthorn 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hanthorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanthorn 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Hanthorn. 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 500 military records available for the last name Hanthorn. For the veterans among your Hanthorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanthorn lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hanthorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hanthorn in 1954 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanthorn 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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