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Hanvie Family History

Hanvie 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: Harvie, Hankin, Hance, Hanke, Dansie, Hanif, Hardie, Hanse, Harvin

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Where is the Hanvie family from?

You can see how Hanvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanvie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hanvie families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Hanvie family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanvie's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Hanvie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanvie 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 31 census records available for the last name Hanvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanvie 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hanvie. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hanvie. For the veterans among your Hanvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanvie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Hanvie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hanvie in 1963 was 72, and 47 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanvie 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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