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Hannas Family History

Hannas 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, Hannam, Hannan, Hanas, Hannes, Hannay, Hannah, Hannis, Hannahs

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Where is the Hannas family from?

You can see how Hannas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hannas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Hannas families living in Virginia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hannas's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hannas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hannas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hannas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hannas. 35% of Hannas men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Hannas women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hannas were Manager and Machine Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Machine Operator
    13%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hannas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannas 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Hannas. 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 522 military records available for the last name Hannas. For the veterans among your Hannas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannas lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Hannas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hannas in 1950 was 38, and 78 in 2003.

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