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Hanelly Family History

Hanelly 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, Vanella, Hansley, Hennelly, Canell, Haverly, Manella

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Where is the Hanelly family from?

You can see how Hanelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanelly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanelly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hanelly families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanelly's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hanelly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanelly 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 154 census records available for the last name Hanelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanelly 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Hanelly. 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 29 military records available for the last name Hanelly. For the veterans among your Hanelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanelly lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Hanelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hanelly in 1984 was 63, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanelly 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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