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Origins of the Hanson surname

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Alternative variations of the name Hanson

Hanson, Hansom, Hansen, Hansons, Hantson

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Where do most Hansons live?

In 1921, most Hansons lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Hansons

How common is your surname?

434th most common surname in the UK

We have 97,600 records for the Hanson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1220.

Who were Hansons most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hansons.

What are the most common Hanson first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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

Common jobs for Hansons

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

Common Female occupations for Hansons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

352

Dressmaker

310

Domestic Servant

200

Worsted Spinner

181

Worsted Weaver

181

Common Male occupations for Hansons in 1921
Coal Miner

282

Farmer

276

General Labourer

261

Farm Hands

225

Joiner

223

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