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Hanfler Family History

Hanfler 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: Haufler, Hafler, Handler, Hansler, Hanley, Sandler, Chandler, Hasler

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Where is the Hanfler family from?

You can see how Hanfler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanfler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanfler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hanfler families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanfler's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Hanfler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanfler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanfler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Hanfler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanfler 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Hanfler. 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 29 military records available for the last name Hanfler. For the veterans among your Hanfler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanfler lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Hanfler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hanfler in 1973 was 85, and 79 in 1992.

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