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Hannisch Family History

Hannisch 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: Harnisch, Hannasch, Hanisch, Haisch, Heinisch, Janisch, Jannusch

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Where is the Hannisch family from?

You can see how Hannisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hannisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hannisch families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hannisch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hannisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hannisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hannisch ancestors do for a living?

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

What Hannisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Hannisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannisch 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hannisch. 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 93 military records available for the last name Hannisch. For the veterans among your Hannisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannisch lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Hannisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hannisch in 1971 was 65, and 91 in 1999.

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