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Haneby Family History

Haneby Name 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: Haney, Hanby, Hanley, Heaney, Hamby, Honey, Baney, Hanney, Danby

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Where is the Haneby family from?

You can see how Haneby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haneby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Haneby families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Haneby's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Haneby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haneby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haneby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haneby. 100% of Haneby men worked as a Barber. .

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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

  • Barber
    100%
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Haneby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haneby 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Haneby. 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 10 military records available for the last name Haneby. For the veterans among your Haneby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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