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Hannaum Family History

Hannaum 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: Hannam, Hannum, Hanna, Hannan, Hannay, Hannah, Hannahs, Ghannam

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Where is the Hannaum family from?

You can see how Hannaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannaum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hannaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hannaum families living in Kentucky. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hannaum's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hannaum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hannaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hannaum ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Hannaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannaum 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hannaum. 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 Hannaum. For the veterans among your Hannaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannaum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Hannaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hannaum in 1966 was 78, and 85 in 1994.

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