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Hanen Family History

Hanen Name Meaning

Scottish: possibly a variant of Irish Hannan . German: probably a topographic or habitational name referring to a house named Zem Hanen ‘At the Rooster’ (see Hahn ). Dutch: patronymic from Haan .

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


Similar surnames: Haney, Hagen, Hafen, Haner, Hamel, Haven, Haren, Hane, Hannen, Hanon

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Where is the Hanen family from?

You can see how Hanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hanen family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hanen's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Hanen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanen. 32% of Hanen men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Hanen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanen 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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Waitress
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanen 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 677 immigration records available for the last name Hanen. 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 458 military records available for the last name Hanen. For the veterans among your Hanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hanen in 1962 was 68, and 87 in 2004.

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