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Hanhela Family History

Hanhela 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: Handel, Hannula, Canela, Hansel, Candela, Hanzel, Hansell, Hankel

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Where is the Hanhela family from?

You can see how Hanhela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanhela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hanhela families living in Oregon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hanhela's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Hanhela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanhela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanhela ancestors do for a living?

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

What Hanhela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Hanhela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanhela 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hanhela. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hanhela. For the veterans among your Hanhela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanhela lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Hanhela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hanhela in 1964 was 71, and 88 in 1999.

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