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Hanraty Family History

Hanraty 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: Hanratty, Harty, Hannay, Harrity, Harary, Hanway, Heraty, Henry

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Where is the Hanraty family from?

You can see how Hanraty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanraty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hanraty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Hanraty families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hanraty's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hanraty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanraty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanraty ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hanraty ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Hanraty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanraty 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Hanraty. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hanraty. For the veterans among your Hanraty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanraty lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Hanraty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hanraty in 1976 was 59, and 82 in 2001.

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