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Hanily Family History

Hanily 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: Hanly, Handly, Hanley, Hamill, Haney, Hansley, Hanif, Hambly, Hanney

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Where is the Hanily family from?

You can see how Hanily families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanily family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hanily families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hanily families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hanily's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hanily families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanily 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 562 census records available for the last name Hanily. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanily 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Hanily. 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 62 military records available for the last name Hanily. For the veterans among your Hanily ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanily lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hanily life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hanily in 1964 was 80, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanily

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanily 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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