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Hannila Family History

Hannila 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: Hannula, Hanna, Hanning, Hanania, Hannibal, Hannigan, Annala, Hanni

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Where is the Hannila family from?

You can see how Hannila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hannila family living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hannila's in USA. Michigan and 3 other states had the highest population of Hannila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hannila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hannila ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hannila ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Hannila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Hannila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannila 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Hannila. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hannila. For the veterans among your Hannila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannila lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Hannila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hannila in 1967 was 86, and 86 in 1994.

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