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Hanye Family History

Hanye 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: Hance, Hanke, Haye, Hanse, Hane, Han, Hay, Hale, Cane, Hare

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Where is the Hanye family from?

You can see how Hanye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanye family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanye families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hanye family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanye's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hanye families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Hanye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanye 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Hanye. 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 Hanye. For the veterans among your Hanye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanye lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Hanye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hanye in 1963 was 79, and 65 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanye 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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