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Hannsen Family History

Hannsen 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: Hannen, Hansen, Hanssen, Hanninen, Hanson, Hannon, Gansen, Tannen

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Where is the Hannsen family from?

You can see how Hannsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hannsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hannsen families living in Iowa. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hannsen's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Hannsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hannsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hannsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hannsen. 100% of Hannsen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hannsen women worked as a Cook. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Hannsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannsen 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Hannsen. 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 67 military records available for the last name Hannsen. For the veterans among your Hannsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannsen lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Hannsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hannsen in 1981 was 43, and 81 in 2003.

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