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Hanel Name Meaning

German (Hänel): see Haenel .

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


Similar surnames: Haenel, Hannel, Hagel, Handel, Hanen, Hansel, Hamel, Hane, Hadel

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Where is the Hanel family from?

You can see how Hanel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 71 Hanel families living in Quebec. This was about 79% of all the recorded Hanel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hanel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hanel. 40% of Hanel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hanel women worked as an Institutrice. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Commerant
    12%
  • Cult
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hanel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hanel. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hanel. For the veterans among your Hanel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hanel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hanel in 1953 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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