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Hanrey Family History

Hanrey 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: Hanley, Haney, Hanney, Hanvey, Hankey, Hancey, Henry, Harvey, Hare

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Where is the Hanrey family from?

You can see how Hanrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hanrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hanrey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanrey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hanrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanrey 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 395 census records available for the last name Hanrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanrey 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Hanrey. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hanrey. For the veterans among your Hanrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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