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Hannaway Family History

Hannaway Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Hanvey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hannaway family from?

You can see how Hannaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannaway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hannaway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Hannaway families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hannaway's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hannaway families in 1891.
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What did your Hannaway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hannaway. 100% of Hannaway men worked as a General Labourer and 64% of Hannaway women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%
  • Retired
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hannaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannaway 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hannaway. 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 389 military records available for the last name Hannaway. For the veterans among your Hannaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannaway lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hannaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hannaway in 1947 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hannaway 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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