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Hanafan Family History

Hanafan 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: Hanafin, Hanavan, Hanahan, Hanagan, Hanifan, Hanrahan, Hannan

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Where is the Hanafan family from?

You can see how Hanafan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanafan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanafan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hanafan families living in New Jersey. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hanafan's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hanafan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanafan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanafan ancestors do for a living?

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

What Hanafan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Hanafan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanafan 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Hanafan. 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 131 military records available for the last name Hanafan. For the veterans among your Hanafan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanafan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Hanafan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hanafan in 1966 was 75, and 86 in 2000.

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