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Hanniford Family History

Hanniford 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: Hannaford, Hansford, Hanford, Handford, Sandiford, Harford, Langford

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Where is the Hanniford family from?

You can see how Hanniford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanniford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanniford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hanniford families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hanniford's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Hanniford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanniford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanniford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Circus Performer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanniford. 50% of Hanniford men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hanniford women worked as a Circus Performer. .

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Circus Performer
    100%
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What Hanniford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hanniford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanniford 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Hanniford. 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 198 military records available for the last name Hanniford. For the veterans among your Hanniford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanniford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hanniford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hanniford in 1963 was 39, and 70 in 2003.

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