Hahner Family History

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Hahner Name Meaning

South German: occupational name for a poultry farmer, from an agent derivative of Middle High German hane ‘rooster’. German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Hahn or Hag. German (Hähner): see Haener.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hafner, Lahner, Haner, Kasner, Harner, Hohner, Mahler, Haber, Hamer

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Hahner Family Origin

Where is the Hahner family from?

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You can see how Hahner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hahner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hahner families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Hahner families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hahner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hahner families in 1911.
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Hahner Family Occupations

What did your Hahner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Hahner. 8% of Hahner men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Hahner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hahner were Brakeman and Cafe Owner

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Farmer
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Clerk
    4%
  • Brakeman
    3%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Cook
    6%
  • Sewing
    6%
  • Cafe Owner
    3%

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

Hahner Historical Records

What Hahner family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hahner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hahner 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Hahner. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hahner. For the veterans among your Hahner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Hahner Life Expectancy

What is the average Hahner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hahner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hahner in 1961 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

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