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Hanneken Family History

Hanneken Name Meaning

North German: patronymic from Hanneke a pet form of Hans .

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


Similar surnames: Henneke, Hannen, Hanninen, Hansen, Hankin, Hennen, Hannemann, Huneke

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Where is the Hanneken family from?

You can see how Hanneken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanneken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hanneken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Hanneken families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanneken's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hanneken families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanneken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanneken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanneken. 53% of Hanneken men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hanneken women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanneken were Proprietor and Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hanneken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanneken 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Hanneken. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hanneken. For the veterans among your Hanneken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanneken lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hanneken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hanneken in 1945 was 32, and 66 in 2004.

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