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Hannula Family History

Hannula Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from the personal name Hannu, a Finnish vernacular form of German Johannes (see John) + the locative suffix -la, thus referring to ‘Hannu's farm’.

Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century in western and southern Finland.

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


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Where is the Hannula family from?

You can see how Hannula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannula family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hannula families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Hannula families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hannula's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hannula families in 1911.
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What did your Hannula ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hannula. 43% of Hannula men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Hannula women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hannula were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

What Hannula family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hannula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannula 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 839 immigration records available for the last name Hannula. 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 359 military records available for the last name Hannula. For the veterans among your Hannula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannula lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hannula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hannula in 1963 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hannula 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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