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O'hanley Family History

O'hanley 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: Hanley, Shanley, Chanley, Halley, Manley, Henley, Hawley, Chandley

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Where is the O'hanley family from?

You can see how O'hanley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The O'hanley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most O'hanley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 O'hanley family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded O'hanley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of O'hanley families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name O'hanley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, O'hanley 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 326 immigration records available for the last name O'hanley. 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 268 military records available for the last name O'hanley. For the veterans among your O'hanley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average O'hanley lifespan?

Average O'hanley life expectancy in 2002 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for O'hanley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your O'hanley 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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