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Hania Family History

Hania 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: Hanna, Handa, Hanif, Hanis, Bania, Hanka, Kania, Hana, Nania, Hanig

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Where is the Hania family from?

You can see how Hania families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hania family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hania families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hania families living in Indiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hania's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hania families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hania surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hania ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Hania. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hania 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Hania. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hania. For the veterans among your Hania ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hania lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2003, in the United States, Hania life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hania in 2001 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

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