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Hahne Name Meaning

German (also Hähne): from a short form of the personal name Johannes (see John ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hahn, Jahn, Hoehne, Hacke, Heine, Happe, Hanner, Hahner, Hapke

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Where is the Hahne family from?

You can see how Hahne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hahne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hahne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 59 Hahne families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hahne's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hahne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hahne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hahne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hahne. 19% of Hahne men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Hahne women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hahne were Carpenter and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hahne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hahne 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hahne. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hahne. For the veterans among your Hahne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hahne lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hahne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Hahne in 1951 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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