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Hanpton Family History

Hanpton 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: Hampton, Hanton, Hatton, Manton, Hinton, Halton, Hunton, Harston

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Where is the Hanpton family from?

You can see how Hanpton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanpton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanpton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Hanpton families living in New Brunswick. This was about 70% of all the recorded Hanpton's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hanpton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanpton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hanpton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanpton. 29% of Hanpton men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Hanpton women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanpton were Labor and Clerk. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
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Census Records

There are 842 census records available for the last name Hanpton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanpton 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Hanpton. 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 75 military records available for the last name Hanpton. For the veterans among your Hanpton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanpton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Hanpton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Hanpton in 1965 was 78, and 60 in 2001.

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