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Hanman Family History

Hanman Name Meaning

see Henman .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Harman, Hayman, Henman, Hannan, Hagman, Hinman, Hanan, Hantman

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Where is the Hanman family from?

You can see how Hanman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Hanman families living in British Columbia. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hanman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hanman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanman. 26% of Hanman men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Hanman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanman were Truck Driver and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hanman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanman 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 743 immigration records available for the last name Hanman. 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 396 military records available for the last name Hanman. For the veterans among your Hanman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Hanman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Hanman in 1963 was 93, and 86 in 1997.

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