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Hainny Family History

Hainny 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: Hanny, Hainey, Hain, Hanna, Haney, Hann, Dainty, Hanney, Gainey

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Where is the Hainny family from?

You can see how Hainny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hainny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1881. The most Hainny families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Hainny families living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hainny's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Hainny families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Hainny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hainny 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 Hainny. 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 Hainny. For the veterans among your Hainny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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