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Hannach Family History

Hannach 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: Hannasch, Hannah, Hanna, Hannam, Harbach, Hannan, Halbach, Baunach

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Where is the Hannach family from?

You can see how Hannach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannach family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hannach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Hannach families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hannach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hannach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hannach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hannach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hannach. 100% of Hannach men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Hannach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannach 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Hannach. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hannach. For the veterans among your Hannach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannach lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Hannach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hannach in 1980 was 80, and 89 in 1997.

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