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Hanfield Family History

Hanfield 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: Hatfield, Banfield, Canfield, Hadfield, Mansfield, Winfield, Bonfield

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Where is the Hanfield family from?

You can see how Hanfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Hanfield families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hanfield's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hanfield families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanfield. 42% of Hanfield men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Hanfield women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanfield were Owner and Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Owner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hanfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanfield 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Hanfield. 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 106 military records available for the last name Hanfield. For the veterans among your Hanfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanfield lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Hanfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hanfield in 1963 was 75, and 87 in 2001.

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