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Hany Family History

Hany 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: Han, Hay, Hand, Hang, Haney, Hans, Hann, Hagy, Hank, Hanny

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Where is the Hany family from?

You can see how Hany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hany family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Hany families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hany's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hany families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hany 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 Hany ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hany. 100% of Hany 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hany 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 Hany. 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 578 military records available for the last name Hany. For the veterans among your Hany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hany lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hany in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hany

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hany 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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