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Hanafy Family History

Hanafy 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: Hanley, Haney, Hanif, Haaf, Kanagy, Hanney, Hanafin, Kanady, Hanak

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Where is the Hanafy family from?

You can see how Hanafy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanafy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanafy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Hanafy families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Hanafy's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Hanafy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanafy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Hanafy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanafy 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Hanafy. 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 70 military records available for the last name Hanafy. For the veterans among your Hanafy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanafy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Hanafy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hanafy in 1958 was 54, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanafy 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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