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Hanhurst Family History

Hanhurst 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: Hayhurst, Ashurst, Bathurst, Hawxhurst, Warhurst, Hurst, Hanbury

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Where is the Hanhurst family from?

You can see how Hanhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanhurst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanhurst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hanhurst families living in Iowa. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hanhurst's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hanhurst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanhurst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanhurst ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Hanhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanhurst 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hanhurst. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Hanhurst. For the veterans among your Hanhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanhurst lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1987, in the United States, Hanhurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hanhurst in 1962 was 77, and 80 in 1987.

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