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Hannom Family History

Hannom 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: Hannon, Hannam, Hanno, Lannom, Hannum, Cannon, Hanna, Shannon, Hanson

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Where is the Hannom family from?

You can see how Hannom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hannom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hannom family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hannom's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hannom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hannom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hannom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hannom. 100% of Hannom men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Hannom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Hannom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannom 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hannom. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hannom. For the veterans among your Hannom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannom lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1986, in the United States, Hannom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hannom in 1980 was 82, and 83 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hannom 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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