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Hannes Name Meaning

German and Dutch: from a shortened form of the personal name Johannes (see John ).

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


Similar surnames: Hannen, Hanner, Mannes, Hankes, Haynes, Thinnes, Harmes, Hannel

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Where is the Hannes family from?

You can see how Hannes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hannes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Hannes families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Hannes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hannes families in 1891.
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What did your Hannes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hannes. 89% of Hannes 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
    89%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hannes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hannes. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hannes. For the veterans among your Hannes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannes lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Hannes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hannes in 1951 was 28, and 80 in 2003.

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