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Hanville Family History

Hanville 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: Banville, Harville, Manville, Sanville, Linville, Glanville, Monville

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Where is the Hanville family from?

You can see how Hanville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanville family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanville families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Hanville families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hanville's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hanville families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanville surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hanville ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Ladies Tailor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanville. 37% of Hanville men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hanville women worked as a Ladies Tailor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanville were Salesman and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • At Home
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Ladies Tailor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hanville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanville 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Hanville. 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 226 military records available for the last name Hanville. For the veterans among your Hanville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanville lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hanville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hanville in 1960 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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