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Hanan Name Meaning

Jewish: from the Biblical personal name Hanan or a short form of Elchanan or Johanan for example.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hann, Hasan, Hannan, Hanak, Honan, Hagan, Haran, Hana, Zaman, Hazan

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Where is the Hanan family from?

You can see how Hanan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Hanan families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hanan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hanan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanan. 18% of Hanan men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Hanan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanan were Salesman and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Waitress
    6%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Hanan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanan 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Hanan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hanan. For the veterans among your Hanan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hanan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hanan in 1955 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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