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Hanlan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Hanlon .

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


Similar surnames: Hanlin, Hanlon, Hannan, Harman, Hamlyn, Lannan, Hamlen, Haggan

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Where is the Hanlan family from?

You can see how Hanlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hanlan families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hanlan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hanlan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanlan. 28% of Hanlan men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Hanlan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanlan were Chauffeur and Secretary. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Secretary
    10%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hanlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanlan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hanlan. 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 703 military records available for the last name Hanlan. For the veterans among your Hanlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanlan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hanlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hanlan in 1961 was 40, and 85 in 2004.

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