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Hannem Family History

Hannem 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: Hannam, Hanney, Hannen, Hanner, Hannes, Hannum, Hannel, Hanley, Hanna

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Where is the Hannem family from?

You can see how Hannem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hannem families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hannem families living in Kansas. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hannem's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Hannem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hannem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hannem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hannem. 100% of Hannem 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 458 census records available for the last name Hannem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannem 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Hannem. 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 53 military records available for the last name Hannem. For the veterans among your Hannem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Hannem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hannem in 1963 was 76, and 75 in 1998.

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