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Hanf Family History

Hanf Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of hemp Middle High German hanf.

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


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Where is the Hanf family from?

You can see how Hanf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanf family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hanf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hanf family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanf's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hanf families in 1911.
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What did your Hanf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanf. 22% of Hanf men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Hanf women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanf were Machinist and Telephone Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%
  • Telephone Operator
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hanf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanf 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 981 immigration records available for the last name Hanf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hanf. For the veterans among your Hanf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanf lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hanf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hanf in 1956 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanf 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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