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Hannison Family History

Hannison Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hanninen, Hanson, Hannon, Kinnison, Harmison, Harbison, Pennison

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Where is the Hannison family from?

You can see how Hannison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hannison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Hannison families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Hannison's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hannison families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hannison 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 Hannison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hannison. 100% of Hannison men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Hannison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Hannison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannison 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Hannison. 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 32 military records available for the last name Hannison. For the veterans among your Hannison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannison lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1974, in the United States, Hannison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hannison in 1968 was 76, and 69 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hannison 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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