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Hanely Family History

Hanely 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, Hinely, Hanly, Hanel, Handly, Hanley, Hamel, Hazel, Heaney

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Where is the Hanely family from?

You can see how Hanely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanely families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Hanely families living in New Brunswick. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hanely's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hanely families in 1911.
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What did your Hanely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanely. 24% of Hanely men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Hanely women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanely were Farm Laborer and Typist. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Typist
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hanely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanely 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Hanely. 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 260 military records available for the last name Hanely. For the veterans among your Hanely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanely lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hanely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hanely in 1968 was 66, and 64 in 2004.

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