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Haning Family History

Haning Surname Meaning

Scottish (Kirkcudbrightshire): variant of Hanning. Probably an altered form of German Hanning.

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


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Where is the Haning family from?

You can see how Haning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Haning families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Haning's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Haning families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haning 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 Haning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haning. 35% of Haning men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Haning women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haning were Clerk and Laborer.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    46%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Haning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haning 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Haning. 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 796 military records available for the last name Haning. For the veterans among your Haning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haning lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Haning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Haning in 1948 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haning

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haning 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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