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Hanyard Family History

Hanyard 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: Hansard, Hazard, Haggard, Bayard, Harvard, Tankard, Hanford, Hayward

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Where is the Hanyard family from?

You can see how Hanyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanyard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hanyard family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hanyard's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Hanyard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanyard 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 Hanyard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanyard. 100% of Hanyard men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hanyard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Hanyard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanyard 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hanyard. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hanyard. For the veterans among your Hanyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanyard lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Hanyard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hanyard in 1968 was 68, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanyard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanyard 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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