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Hanifey Family History

Hanifey 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, Hanchey, Hansley, Hanif, Hanney, Hailey, Hanvey

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Where is the Hanifey family from?

You can see how Hanifey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanifey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanifey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 4 Hanifey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanifey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hanifey families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanifey 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 92 census records available for the last name Hanifey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanifey 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hanifey. 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 24 military records available for the last name Hanifey. For the veterans among your Hanifey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanifey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hanifey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hanifey in 1963 was 72, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanifey 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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