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Hanes Family History

Hanes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Haynes.

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


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Where is the Hanes family from?

You can see how Hanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 227 Hanes families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Hanes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hanes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanes 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 Hanes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hanes. 45% of Hanes men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Hanes women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanes were Income and Clerk.

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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
    45%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Income
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Servant
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%

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Census Records

There are 70,000 census records available for the last name Hanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanes 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Hanes. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Hanes. For the veterans among your Hanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanes lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Hanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hanes in 1940 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanes 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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