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Hanor Family History

Hanor 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: Honor, Haner, Sanor, Manor, Hanon, Hano, Hamor, Shanor, Han, Hand

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Where is the Hanor family from?

You can see how Hanor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Hanor families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hanor's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hanor families in 1911.
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What did your Hanor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanor. 35% of Hanor men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hanor women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanor were Salesman and 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
    35%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hanor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanor 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Hanor. 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 133 military records available for the last name Hanor. For the veterans among your Hanor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanor lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hanor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hanor in 1966 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

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