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Hannafin Family History

Hannafin Surname Meaning

Irish (Kerry): variant of Hanafin.

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


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Where is the Hannafin family from?

You can see how Hannafin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannafin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hannafin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Hannafin families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hannafin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hannafin families in 1911.
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What did your Hannafin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hannafin. 34% of Hannafin men worked as a Clerk and 34% of Hannafin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hannafin were Bookkeeper and Cook.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Chambermaid
    23%
  • Cook
    23%

What Hannafin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hannafin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannafin 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Hannafin. 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 307 military records available for the last name Hannafin. For the veterans among your Hannafin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannafin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hannafin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hannafin in 1962 was 62, and 84 in 2004.

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