History of your Surname
Get access to Haanstra family records.Start a free trial

Haanstra Family History

Haanstra Name 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: Hornstra, Hamstra, Balestra, Boonstra, Lastra, Hansard, Hoekstra

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Haanstra family from?

You can see how Haanstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haanstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Haanstra family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Haanstra's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Haanstra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haanstra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haanstra ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Haanstra ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Haanstra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Haanstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haanstra census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Haanstra

Passenger Lists

There are 116 immigration records available for the last name Haanstra. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Haanstra immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Haanstra. For the veterans among your Haanstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Haanstra military records

You've only scratched the surface of Haanstra family history

Discover More

What is the average Haanstra lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Haanstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Haanstra in 1974 was 66, and 39 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haanstra

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Haanstra family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Haanstra last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial