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Hannifin Family History

Hannifin 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: Hannafin, Hanifin, Hanninen, Hanafin, Hannigan, Hanifan, Hankin

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Where is the Hannifin family from?

You can see how Hannifin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannifin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hannifin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Hannifin families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hannifin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hannifin families in 1880.
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What did your Hannifin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hannifin. 15% of Hannifin men worked as a Miner and 43% of Hannifin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hannifin were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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

  • Miner
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Janitor
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • School Teacher
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hannifin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannifin 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Hannifin. 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 242 military records available for the last name Hannifin. For the veterans among your Hannifin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannifin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hannifin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hannifin in 1964 was 37, and 93 in 2004.

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