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Hannawalt Family History

Hannawalt 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: Hanawalt, Hannaway, Gannaway, Hannibal, Hanaway, Hannagan, Hannaman

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Where is the Hannawalt family from?

You can see how Hannawalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannawalt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hannawalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Hannawalt families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hannawalt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hannawalt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hannawalt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hannawalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hannawalt. 100% of Hannawalt men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Hannawalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannawalt 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 Hannawalt. 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 47 military records available for the last name Hannawalt. For the veterans among your Hannawalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannawalt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Hannawalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hannawalt in 1973 was 75, and 72 in 2003.

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