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Hanlein Family History

Hanlein 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: Hanlin, Hanley, Hankin, Hallin, Hamlin, Hanlon, Hallen, Havlin

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Where is the Hanlein family from?

You can see how Hanlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanlein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hanlein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Hanlein families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hanlein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hanlein families in 1880.
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What did your Hanlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanlein. 45% of Hanlein men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hanlein women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    45%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Hanlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Hanlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanlein 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Hanlein. 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 602 military records available for the last name Hanlein. For the veterans among your Hanlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanlein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hanlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hanlein in 1963 was 80, and 63 in 2004.

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