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Hannis Family History

Hannis Surname Meaning

English (Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire): variant of Annis with prosthetic H-.

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


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Where is the Hannis family from?

You can see how Hannis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hannis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Hannis families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hannis's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hannis families in 1911.
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What did your Hannis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hannis. 54% of Hannis men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    54%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    16%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hannis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hannis. 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 819 military records available for the last name Hannis. For the veterans among your Hannis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hannis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hannis in 1963 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hannis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hannis 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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