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Hanat Family History

Hanat 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: Wanat, Hnat, Hanak, Hanas, Hanan, Hana, Hanft, Handt, Han, Hata

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Where is the Hanat family from?

You can see how Hanat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hanat families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Hanat family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanat's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Hanat families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanat ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hanat ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Hanat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanat 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Hanat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Hanat. For the veterans among your Hanat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hanat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hanat in 1966 was 70, and 86 in 2003.

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