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Hanify Family History

Hanify 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: Hanif, Hanley, Haney, Hanney, Hanis, Hanvey, Hanny, Hanf, Handy

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Where is the Hanify family from?

You can see how Hanify families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanify family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hanify families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Hanify families living in Lancashire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Hanify's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hanify families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanify 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 Hanify ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanify. 39% of Hanify men worked as a Rancher.

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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

  • Rancher
    39%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Samyer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

What Hanify family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hanify. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanify 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Hanify. 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 182 military records available for the last name Hanify. For the veterans among your Hanify ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanify lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hanify life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hanify in 1953 was 49, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanify

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanify 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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