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Hanowell Family History

Hanowell 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: Harwell, Hartwell, Howell, Cantwell, Haswell, Banwell, Hansell

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Where is the Hanowell family from?

You can see how Hanowell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanowell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hanowell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Hanowell families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanowell's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Hanowell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanowell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanowell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Hanowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanowell 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hanowell. 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 24 military records available for the last name Hanowell. For the veterans among your Hanowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanowell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Hanowell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hanowell in 1966 was 93, and 93 in 2001.

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