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Hanway Family History

Hanway Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Hanvey.

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


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Where is the Hanway family from?

You can see how Hanway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Hanway families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hanway's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hanway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanway 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 Hanway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waiter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hanway. 100% of Hanway men worked as a Waiter and 87% of Hanway 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Waiter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Waitress
    14%

What Hanway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hanway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanway 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Hanway. 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 807 military records available for the last name Hanway. For the veterans among your Hanway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanway lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hanway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hanway in 1949 was 74, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanway 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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