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Hanchon Family History

Hanchon 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: Hanchey, Hanson, Hannon, Hanlon, Sancho, Machon, Vachon, Hanahan

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Where is the Hanchon family from?

You can see how Hanchon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanchon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanchon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Hanchon families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hanchon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hanchon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanchon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanchon ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hanchon ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Hanchon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanchon 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hanchon. 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 24 military records available for the last name Hanchon. For the veterans among your Hanchon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanchon lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Hanchon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hanchon in 1973 was 84, and 67 in 2003.

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