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Hannafy Family History

Hannafy 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: Hannay, Hanna, Hannam, Hannan, Hanney, Hanny, Hannaway, Hannah

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Where is the Hannafy family from?

You can see how Hannafy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannafy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hannafy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hannafy families living in Rhode Island. This was about 54% of all the recorded Hannafy's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Hannafy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hannafy 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 Hannafy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pipe Fitter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hannafy. 100% of Hannafy men worked as a Pipe Fitter.

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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

  • Pipe Fitter
    100%

What Hannafy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Hannafy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannafy 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hannafy. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hannafy. For the veterans among your Hannafy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannafy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1975, in the United States, Hannafy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hannafy in 1964 was 75, and 84 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hannafy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hannafy 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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