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Hanus Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Hanuš): from the old personal name Hanuš or an aphetic form of Johannes (see John). Dutch: from an aphetic form of the personal name Johannes (see John).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hans, Janos, Hanak, Hanks, Panas, Manos, Hanis, Wanous, Janus, Mabus

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Hanus Family Origin

Where is the Hanus family from?

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You can see how Hanus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanus families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hanus families living in Suffolk. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hanus's in the UK. Suffolk had the highest population of Hanus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Hanus Family Occupations

What did your Hanus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Hanus. 11% of Hanus men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Hanus women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanus were Salesman and Housework

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Farmer
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Machinist
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Clerk
    9%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Housework
    5%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Hanus Historical Records

What Hanus family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hanus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hanus. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hanus. For the veterans among your Hanus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Hanus Life Expectancy

What is the average Hanus lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hanus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hanus in 1952 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanus 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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