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Hannay Family History

Hannay Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Hanna .

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


Similar surnames: Hannam, Hanna, Nanney, Annan, Hanney, Vannoy, Handal, Hanley, Anna

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Where is the Hannay family from?

You can see how Hannay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hannay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 26 Hannay families living in New Brunswick. This was about 46% of all the recorded Hannay's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hannay families in 1911.
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What did your Hannay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hannay. 42% of Hannay men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hannay women worked as a Student. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Farmers Son
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Hannay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannay 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Hannay. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hannay. For the veterans among your Hannay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannay lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hannay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hannay in 1950 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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