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Hanchitt Family History

Hanchitt Name 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: Hanchett, Hatchett, Hackett, Hanchey, Blanchett, Ancheta, Marchitto

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Where is the Hanchitt family from?

You can see how Hanchitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanchitt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanchitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hanchitt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanchitt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hanchitt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanchitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Hanchitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanchitt 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 immigration records available for the last name Hanchitt. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hanchitt. For the veterans among your Hanchitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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