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Hanves Family History

Hanves 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: Hankes, Hanvey, Hannes, Hanes, Harvey, Hayes, Hanley, Chaves, Haver

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Where is the Hanves family from?

You can see how Hanves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanves family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Hanves family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanves's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Hanves families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Hanves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanves 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hanves. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hanves. For the veterans among your Hanves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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