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Hanelius Family History

Hanelius 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: Haneline, Handlos, Chelius, Mcnelis, Cornelius, Hagelin, Hamelink

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Where is the Hanelius family from?

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

What did your Hanelius ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Hanelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanelius 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Hanelius. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hanelius. For the veterans among your Hanelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanelius lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Hanelius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hanelius in 1967 was 82, and 86 in 2002.

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