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Hanth Family History

Hanth 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: Harth, Hantz, Haith, Hauth, Han, Hata, Hunt, Hand, Rath, Hatt

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Where is the Hanth family from?

You can see how Hanth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hanth families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Hanth families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hanth's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hanth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanth. 100% of Hanth 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 399 census records available for the last name Hanth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanth 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Hanth. 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 48 military records available for the last name Hanth. For the veterans among your Hanth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanth lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hanth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hanth in 1967 was 74, and 41 in 2004.

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