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Hanion Family History

Hanion 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: Hanson, Hannon, Hanlon, Hanton, Canion, Hanon, Manion, Henion, Hain

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Where is the Hanion family from?

You can see how Hanion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanion family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanion families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1891 there was 1 Hanion family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanion's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Hanion families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanion ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hanion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanion 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Hanion. 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 43 military records available for the last name Hanion. For the veterans among your Hanion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanion lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Hanion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hanion in 1964 was 51, and 69 in 2000.

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