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Hanbery Family History

Hanbery 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: Hanbury, Hanberry, Hanley, Haney, Halbert, Haber, Haubert, Banbury

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Where is the Hanbery family from?

You can see how Hanbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanbery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanbery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hanbery family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanbery's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hanbery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanbery 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 339 census records available for the last name Hanbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanbery 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Hanbery. 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 113 military records available for the last name Hanbery. For the veterans among your Hanbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanbery lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hanbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hanbery in 1966 was 78, and 89 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanbery 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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