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Hanifen Family History

Hanifen 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: Hanifin, Hanifan, Hanninen, Hanif, Hanafin, Hanen, Hannen, Hanten

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Where is the Hanifen family from?

You can see how Hanifen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanifen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanifen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Hanifen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hanifen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hanifen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanifen 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 Hanifen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanifen. 50% of Hanifen men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Hanifen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanifen were Salesman and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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What Hanifen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Hanifen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanifen 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Hanifen. 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 202 military records available for the last name Hanifen. For the veterans among your Hanifen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanifen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hanifen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hanifen in 1957 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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