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Hants Family History

Hants 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: Hans, Harts, Hanus, Hanis, Hanks, Hanas, Hantz, Hands, Hanes, Honts

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Where is the Hants family from?

You can see how Hants families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hants family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hants families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Hants families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hants's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hants families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hants surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hants ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hants. 43% of Hants men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Hants women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hants were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Attendant
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hants. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hants 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Hants. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hants. For the veterans among your Hants ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hants lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hants life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hants in 1963 was 83, and 91 in 2004.

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