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Hanessian Family History

Hanessian Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ohanesian, Haessig, Hassan, Ganesan, Hassman, Hessman, Hession

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Where is the Hanessian family from?

You can see how Hanessian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanessian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hanessian families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanessian's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hanessian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanessian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Hanessian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanessian 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Hanessian. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hanessian. For the veterans among your Hanessian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanessian lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Hanessian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hanessian in 1966 was 71, and 93 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanessian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanessian ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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