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Origins of the Hanlow surname

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About the Hanlows

We have a total number of 765 records for people with the last name Hanlow.

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Where do most Hanlows live?

In 1921, most Hanlows lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Hanlows

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 524 records for the Hanlow surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Hanlows most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hanlows.

What are the most common Hanlow first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Hanlow family members

Common jobs for Hanlows

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hanlows in 1921
Dressmaker

5

House Servant

4

Charwoman

3

House Keeper

3

Labourer Daughter

3

Common Male occupations for Hanlows in 1921
Dock Labourer

8

Tailor

5

Agricultural Labourer

3

Carter

3

Coal Miner

3

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