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Hantla Family History

Hantla 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: Hankla, Hata, Hanna, Ranta, Halla, Rantala, Handa, Kantola, Hakala

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Where is the Hantla family from?

You can see how Hantla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hantla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hantla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hantla families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hantla's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hantla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hantla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hantla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hantla. 100% of Hantla men 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Hantla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hantla 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hantla. 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 52 military records available for the last name Hantla. For the veterans among your Hantla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hantla lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hantla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hantla in 1965 was 73, and 64 in 2003.

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