Hannig Family History

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Hannig Name Meaning

Eastern German: from a dialect variant of the personal name Henning.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hanning, Hanig, Hanni, Hoenig, Hanis, Hanania, Panning, Hartig

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Hannig Family Origin

Where is the Hannig family from?

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You can see how Hannig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hannig families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Hannig families living in Wisconsin. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hannig's in the USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hannig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hannig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Hannig Family Occupations

What did your Hannig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the US named Hannig. 20% of Hannig men worked as a Miner

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Miner
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Hannig Historical Records

What Hannig family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hannig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannig census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 439 immigration records available for the last name Hannig. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hannig. For the veterans among your Hannig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Hannig Life Expectancy

What is the average Hannig lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hannig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hannig in 1945 was 28, and 78 in 2004.

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