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Hanhy Family History

Hanhy Surname 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: Haney, Hanny, Handy, Hanly, Hanby, Han, Henry, Hay, Hand, Hanley

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Where is the Hanhy family from?

You can see how Hanhy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanhy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hanhy families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hanhy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hanhy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanhy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hanhy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hanhy. 100% of Hanhy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hanhy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Hanhy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanhy 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hanhy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Hanhy. For the veterans among your Hanhy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanhy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Hanhy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hanhy in 1958 was 46, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanhy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanhy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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