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Hanpeter Family History

Hanpeter 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: Haueter, Harpster, Peter, Ganter, Harper, Halter, Panter, Sangster

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Where is the Hanpeter family from?

You can see how Hanpeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanpeter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanpeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hanpeter families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanpeter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hanpeter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanpeter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanpeter ancestors do for a living?

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

What Hanpeter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Hanpeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanpeter 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hanpeter. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hanpeter. For the veterans among your Hanpeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanpeter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Hanpeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hanpeter in 1969 was 75, and 88 in 2003.

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