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Hannaford Name Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from one of three places called Hannaford in Devon: in Swimbridge Widecombe-in-the-Moor and Kenn. The Swimbridge placename derives from the Old English personal name Hana or Old English hana ‘cock’ + ford ‘ford’. The Kenn placename is recorded as Hunaford in the 16th century and is of uncertain etymology. The Widecombe placename derives from the Old English personal name Hana + Old English worthig ‘enclosure’.

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


Similar surnames: Handford, Hanford, Banford, Rainsford, Hallford, Lankford, Sanford

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Where is the Hannaford family from?

You can see how Hannaford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannaford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hannaford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 9 Hannaford families living in Maine. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hannaford's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Hannaford families in 1840.
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What did your Hannaford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hannaford. 16% of Hannaford men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Hannaford women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hannaford were Manager and Maid. .

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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
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Maid
    7%
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Passenger Lists

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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Hannaford. For the veterans among your Hannaford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannaford lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hannaford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hannaford in 1945 was 31, and 83 in 2004.

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