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Hanney Family History

Hanney Surname Meaning

English:: variant of Henney; see Ennis variant of Hanna.

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


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Where is the Hanney family from?

You can see how Hanney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 78 Hanney families living in Somerset. This was about 18% of all the recorded Hanney's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Hanney families in 1891.
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What did your Hanney 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 Hanney. 16% of Hanney men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Hanney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanney were Electrical Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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
    16%
  • Insurance Agent
    12%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    8%
  • Electrical Engineer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Hanney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanney 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hanney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hanney. For the veterans among your Hanney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanney lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hanney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hanney in 1959 was 53, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanney 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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