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Hanclley Family History

Hanclley 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: Halley, Hanley, Hanchey, Hansley, Hinckley, Hackley, Handley, Hancey

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Where is the Hanclley family from?

You can see how Hanclley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanclley family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Hanclley family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanclley's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hanclley families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Hanclley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanclley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hanclley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hanclley. For the veterans among your Hanclley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanclley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanclley

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