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Haniley Family History

Haniley 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, Hansley, Hailey, Handley, Hartley, Halley, Bailey, Manley

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Where is the Haniley family from?

You can see how Haniley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haniley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Haniley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Haniley family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Haniley's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Haniley families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haniley 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 93 census records available for the last name Haniley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haniley 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 Haniley. 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 13 military records available for the last name Haniley. For the veterans among your Haniley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haniley lifespan?

Average Haniley life expectancy in 1998 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haniley 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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