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Hanseen Family History

Hanseen 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: Hansen, Hanssen, Hanson, Hasten, Hansley, Gansen, Haisten, Hansel

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Where is the Hanseen family from?

You can see how Hanseen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanseen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hanseen families living in Utah. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hanseen's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Hanseen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanseen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanseen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Hanseen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanseen 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Hanseen. 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 21 military records available for the last name Hanseen. For the veterans among your Hanseen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanseen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Hanseen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hanseen in 1964 was 79, and 71 in 2001.

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