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Hantover Family History

Hantover 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: Hanover, Van Over, Ganter, Haver, Halter, Panter, Kantor, Hover

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Where is the Hantover family from?

You can see how Hantover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hantover family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hantover families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hantover family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Hantover's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Hantover families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Hantover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hantover 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Hantover. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hantover. For the veterans among your Hantover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hantover lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Hantover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hantover in 1972 was 83, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hantover 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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