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Hannaway Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Hanvey .

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


Similar surnames: Hanaway, Connaway, Hannigan, Hanavan, Hanna, Hanway, Gannaway

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Where is the Hannaway family from?

You can see how Hannaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannaway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hannaway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Hannaway families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hannaway's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hannaway families in 1911.
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What did your Hannaway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hannaway. 16% of Hannaway men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Hannaway women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hannaway were Janitor and Sewer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Janitor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Folder
    20%
  • Sewer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hannaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannaway 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 Hannaway. 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 389 military records available for the last name Hannaway. For the veterans among your Hannaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannaway lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hannaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hannaway in 1947 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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