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Hanft Family History

Hanft Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hanf with the addition of excrescent -t.

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


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Where is the Hanft family from?

You can see how Hanft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanft family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hanft families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 43 Hanft families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hanft's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hanft families in 1880.
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What did your Hanft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanft. 20% of Hanft men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Hanft women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanft were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

What Hanft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hanft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanft 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 646 immigration records available for the last name Hanft. 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 Hanft. For the veterans among your Hanft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanft lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hanft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hanft in 1945 was 26, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanft 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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