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Hanenberg Family History

Hanenberg 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: Hanenburg, Danenberg, Langenberg, Rabenberg, Vandenberg, Denenberg

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Where is the Hanenberg family from?

You can see how Hanenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hanenberg family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanenberg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hanenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanenberg. 56% of Hanenberg men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Hanenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanenberg 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Hanenberg. 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 62 military records available for the last name Hanenberg. For the veterans among your Hanenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanenberg lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hanenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hanenberg in 1952 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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