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Hanthorne Family History

Hanthorne 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: Hawthorne, Hathorne, Hanthorn, Henthorne, Langhorne, Cawthorne

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Where is the Hanthorne family from?

You can see how Hanthorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanthorne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hanthorne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Hanthorne families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hanthorne's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hanthorne families in 1911.
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What did your Hanthorne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanthorne. 24% of Hanthorne men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hanthorne women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanthorne were Mechanic and New Worker. .

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
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Census Records

There are 896 census records available for the last name Hanthorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanthorne 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Hanthorne. 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 95 military records available for the last name Hanthorne. For the veterans among your Hanthorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanthorne lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Hanthorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hanthorne in 1950 was 52, and 91 in 2002.

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