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Hanania Name Meaning

Arabic (mainly Jordan): from a personal name based on Hebrew Hananyah ‘answered by the Lord’ borne by various Christian saints venerated in the Eastern Church. Bearers of this surname are Christians. See also Anania .

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


Similar surnames: Anania, Hanna, Dhanani, Nania, Hannig, Anna, Hasan, Honan, Hanni

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Where is the Hanania family from?

You can see how Hanania families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanania family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hanania families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hanania family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanania's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hanania families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Hanania. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanania 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Hanania. 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 33 military records available for the last name Hanania. For the veterans among your Hanania ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanania lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hanania life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hanania in 1966 was 72, and 68 in 2004.

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