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Hani Family History

Hani 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: Han, Hand, Hang, Hai, Hari, Hans, Hann, Zani, Tani, Hanif

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Where is the Hani family from?

You can see how Hani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hani family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hani families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Hani families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hani's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hani families in 1880.
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What did your Hani ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hani. 100% of Hani women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hani 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Hani. 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 679 military records available for the last name Hani. For the veterans among your Hani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hani lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hani in 1964 was 84, and 74 in 2003.

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