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Hanyan Family History

Hanyan 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: Hannan, Hanan, Hanlan, Hanna, Hankin, Harman, Hayman, Mannan, Mangan

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Where is the Hanyan family from?

You can see how Hanyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanyan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanyan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Hanyan families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanyan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hanyan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanyan 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 Hanyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanyan. 100% of Hanyan men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hanyan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Hanyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanyan 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hanyan. 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 50 military records available for the last name Hanyan. For the veterans among your Hanyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanyan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Hanyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hanyan in 1963 was 70, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanyan 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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