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Hantes Family History

Hantes 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: Dantes, Hankes, Antes, Hanten, Hannes, Hanes, Hayes, Gates, Hanley

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Where is the Hantes family from?

You can see how Hantes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hantes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hantes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hantes families living in Georgia. This was about 22% of all the recorded Hantes's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Hantes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hantes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hantes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hantes. 100% of Hantes women worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Hantes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hantes 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Hantes. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hantes. For the veterans among your Hantes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hantes lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Hantes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hantes in 1971 was 77, and 53 in 1998.

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