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Hanys Family History

Hanys 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: Hans, Hanus, Hanis, Hanks, Hanas, Hands, Hays, Hanes, Han, Hay

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Where is the Hanys family from?

You can see how Hanys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanys family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hanys families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanys's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hanys families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Hanys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanys 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Hanys. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hanys. For the veterans among your Hanys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanys lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hanys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hanys in 1964 was 86, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanys 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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