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Hanum Family History

Hanum 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: Ranum, Hanus, Lanum, Hannum, Han, Ham, Hand, Baum, Hanna, Hamm

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Where is the Hanum family from?

You can see how Hanum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hanum families living in Kentucky. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hanum's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Hanum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Hanum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanum 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hanum. 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 61 military records available for the last name Hanum. For the veterans among your Hanum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanum lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Hanum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hanum in 1969 was 78, and 86 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanum 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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