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Hanefeld Family History

Hanefeld 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: Haefele, Hausfeld, Huenefeld, Landefeld, Mansfield, Saalfeld

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Where is the Hanefeld family from?

You can see how Hanefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanefeld family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hanefeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Hanefeld families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hanefeld's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Hanefeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanefeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanefeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanefeld. 19% of Hanefeld men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Plasterer
    19%
  • General Farming
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
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What Hanefeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Hanefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanefeld 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Hanefeld. 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 126 military records available for the last name Hanefeld. For the veterans among your Hanefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanefeld lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hanefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hanefeld in 1964 was 57, and 66 in 2003.

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