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Hanchay Family History

Hanchay 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: Hanchey, Mancha, Hachey, Hanahan, Panchal, Hanshaw, Hannay, Henchey

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

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Hanchay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanchay 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hanchay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 8 military records available for the last name Hanchay. For the veterans among your Hanchay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanchay lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Hanchay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hanchay in 1974 was 74, and 79 in 1996.

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