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Hanlin Name Meaning

Irish and Scottish (western Scotland): variant of Hanlon .

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


Similar surnames: Handlin, Hamlin, Hanlan, Harlin, Hanlon, Havlin, Hankin, Maclin

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Where is the Hanlin family from?

You can see how Hanlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Hanlin families living in Ontario. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hanlin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hanlin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hanlin. 84% of Hanlin 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
    84%
  • Laborer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Hanlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanlin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hanlin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hanlin. For the veterans among your Hanlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanlin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hanlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hanlin in 1944 was 29, and 76 in 2004.

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