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Hanby Name Meaning

English: variant of Hamby .

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


Similar surnames: Hanly, Haney, Hanny, Canby, Manly, Handy, Hamby, Hand, Haxby, Raby

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Where is the Hanby family from?

You can see how Hanby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Hanby families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hanby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hanby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanby ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, School Boy was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hanby. 100% of Hanby women worked as a School Boy. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • School Boy
    100%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Hanby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanby 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hanby. 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 Hanby. For the veterans among your Hanby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanby lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hanby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hanby in 1960 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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