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Hanles Family History

Hanles 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: Hanley, Hailes, Hales, Hankes, Hannes, Hanes, Hayles, Charles, Hale

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Where is the Hanles family from?

You can see how Hanles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hanles families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1911 there were 7 Hanles families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanles's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hanles families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanles ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Hanles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanles 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Hanles. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hanles. For the veterans among your Hanles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanles lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2000, in the United States, Hanles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hanles in 1997 was 85, and 80 in 2000.

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