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Hannion Family History

Hannion 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: Hannon, Hennion, Mannion, Cannon, Hankin, Hanninen, Shannon, Hanson

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Where is the Hannion family from?

You can see how Hannion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannion family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hannion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hannion family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hannion's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hannion families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hannion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hannion ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Hannion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannion 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Hannion. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hannion. For the veterans among your Hannion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannion lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Hannion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hannion in 1972 was 79, and 57 in 2003.

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