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Hanl Family History

Hanl 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: Han, Hand, Hall, Hang, Hans, Hann, Hahl, Hank, Hail, Hanf

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Where is the Hanl family from?

You can see how Hanl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hanl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hanl family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hanl's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Hanl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanl ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Hanl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanl 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Hanl. 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 158 military records available for the last name Hanl. For the veterans among your Hanl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanl lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1990, in the United States, Hanl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hanl in 1988 was 88, and 90 in 1990.

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