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Hannstein Family History

Hannstein 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: Hartstein, Hornstein, Hauenstein, Arnstein, Hohnstein, Bernstein

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Where is the Hannstein family from?

You can see how Hannstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hannstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hannstein families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hannstein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hannstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hannstein 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 124 census records available for the last name Hannstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannstein 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Hannstein. 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 54 military records available for the last name Hannstein. For the veterans among your Hannstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannstein lifespan?

Average Hannstein life expectancy in 1997 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hannstein 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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