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Hanway Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Hanvey .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hanaway, Hannah, Hanna, Hanvey, Haney, Hanlan, Hannaway, Hanly

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Where is the Hanway family from?

You can see how Hanway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Hanway families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hanway's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hanway families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanway. 38% of Hanway men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Hanway women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanway were Salesman and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hanway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanway 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Hanway. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 807 military records available for the last name Hanway. For the veterans among your Hanway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanway lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hanway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hanway in 1949 was 74, and 63 in 2004.

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