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Hanham Family History

Hanham Name Meaning

see Hannam .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Hannam, Canham, Lanham, Hanna, Hashim, Hallam, Langham, Dunham, Handa

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Where is the Hanham family from?

You can see how Hanham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Hanham families living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hanham's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hanham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanham ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hanham. 80% of Hanham men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hanham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanham 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 652 immigration records available for the last name Hanham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 701 military records available for the last name Hanham. For the veterans among your Hanham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Hanham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hanham in 1964 was 63, and 58 in 2001.

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