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Hanward Family History

Hanward 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: Hayward, Hansard, Harward, Hazard, Howard, Haggard, Harvard, Tankard

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Where is the Hanward family from?

You can see how Hanward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanward family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Hanward families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Hanward families living in Suffolk. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hanward's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Hanward families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanward surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hanward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hanward. 100% of Hanward 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 86 census records available for the last name Hanward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanward 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hanward. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hanward. For the veterans among your Hanward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanward lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanward 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanward

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