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Hanneman Family History

Hanneman Name Meaning

Altered form of German Hannemann . This surname is also found in the Netherlands.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Handleman, Hannaman, Shinneman, Hyneman, Hannegan, Hafeman, Hineman

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Where is the Hanneman family from?

You can see how Hanneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanneman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hanneman family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hanneman's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Hanneman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanneman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanneman. 33% of Hanneman men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Hanneman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanneman were Farming and Housework. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housework
    8%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hanneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanneman 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 766 immigration records available for the last name Hanneman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hanneman. For the veterans among your Hanneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanneman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hanneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hanneman in 1945 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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