Hannaford Family History

Hannaford Surname Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from one of three places called Hannaford in Devon: in Swimbridge, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, and Kenn.

The Swimbridge placename derives from the Old English personal name Hana or Old English hana ‘cock’ + ford ‘ford’.

The Kenn placename is recorded as Hunaford in the 16th century and is of uncertain etymology.

The Widecombe placename derives from the Old English personal name Hana + Old English worthig ‘enclosure’.

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

Similar surnames: Handford, Hanford, Banford, Rainsford, Hallford, Lankford, Sanford, Hansford, Basford, Padelford

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37K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Hannaford family from?

You can see how Hannaford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannaford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hannaford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 37 Hannaford families living in Ontario. This was about 66% of all the recorded Hannaford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hannaford families in 1911.

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What did your Hannaford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hannaford.

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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.

Farmer

58%

Income

15%

Labourer

15%

Salesman

15%

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Census Record

There are 37K census records available for the last name Hannaford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannaford census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 3K immigration records available for the last name Hannaford. 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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Military Records

There are 3K military records available for the last name Hannaford. For the veterans among your Hannaford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannaford lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hannaford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hannaford in 1945 was 31, and 83 in 2004.

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Hannaford Surname Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from one of three places called Hannaford in Devon: in Swimbridge, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, and Kenn.

The Swimbridge placename derives from the Old English personal name Hana or Old English hana ‘cock’ + ford ‘ford’.

The Kenn placename is recorded as Hunaford in the 16th century and is of uncertain etymology.

The Widecombe placename derives from the Old English personal name Hana + Old English worthig ‘enclosure’.

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

Where is the Hannaford family from?

What did your Hannaford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hannaford.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

58%

Income

15%

Labourer

15%

Salesman

15%

What Hannaford family records will you find?

What is the average Hannaford lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hannaford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hannaford in 1945 was 31, and 83 in 2004.

Hannaford Family History

Hannaford Surname Meaning

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Hannaford Surname Meaning

168,000 record(s) for Hannaford

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Where is the Hannaford family from?

What did your Hannaford ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

What Hannaford family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Hannaford lifespan?

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