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Hanly Family History

Hanly Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Hanley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hanly family from?

You can see how Hanly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 40 Hanly families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hanly's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hanly families in 1891.
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What did your Hanly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hanly. 100% of Hanly 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%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Hanly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanly 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Hanly. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hanly. For the veterans among your Hanly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanly lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hanly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hanly in 1953 was 31, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanly 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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