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Hanaley Family History

Hanaley 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, Hansley, Handley, Kanaley, Hartley, Halley, Manley, Henley

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Where is the Hanaley family from?

You can see how Hanaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanaley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanaley families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there were 3 Hanaley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hanaley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hanaley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanaley 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 Hanaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanaley. 50% of Hanaley men worked as an Attendant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Hanaley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Hanaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanaley 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Hanaley. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hanaley. For the veterans among your Hanaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanaley lifespan?

Average Hanaley life expectancy in 1998 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanaley 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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