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Hanlyn Family History

Hanlyn 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: Hanlon, Hamlyn, Hanlin, Hanly, Hanlan, Hanley, Hankin, Haney, Hanson

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Where is the Hanlyn family from?

You can see how Hanlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanlyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hanlyn families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hanlyn families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanlyn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hanlyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanlyn 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 132 census records available for the last name Hanlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanlyn 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hanlyn. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hanlyn. For the veterans among your Hanlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanlyn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Hanlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hanlyn in 1966 was 77, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanlyn 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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