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Hanelt Family History

Hanelt 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: Hanel, Hamel, Hazel, Haney, Habel, Havel, Handel, Halt, Canela

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Where is the Hanelt family from?

You can see how Hanelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanelt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hanelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Hanelt families living in Alberta. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hanelt's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hanelt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hanelt. 100% of Hanelt men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 900 census records available for the last name Hanelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanelt 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Hanelt. 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 148 military records available for the last name Hanelt. For the veterans among your Hanelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanelt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hanelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hanelt in 1965 was 83, and 98 in 2004.

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