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Hanner Name Meaning

English and Scottish: perhaps from an agent derivative of Middle English hannen ‘to fight struggle with’. German: from a pet form of Hann a short form of Johann (see John ).

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


Similar surnames: Hannen, Tanner, Manner, Hannes, Hafner, Banner, Channer, Hamner

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Where is the Hanner family from?

You can see how Hanner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 54 Hanner families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hanner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hanner families in 1911.
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What did your Hanner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Manageress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hanner. 50% of Hanner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hanner women worked as a Manageress. .

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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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Manageress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Hanner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanner 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 Hanner. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hanner. For the veterans among your Hanner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanner lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hanner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hanner in 1945 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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