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Hanerty Family History

Hanerty 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: Haverty, Hagerty, Haney, Harty, Faherty, Haverly, Halferty, Haner

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Where is the Hanerty family from?

You can see how Hanerty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanerty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanerty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hanerty families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hanerty's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hanerty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanerty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanerty ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Hanerty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanerty 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Hanerty. 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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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Hanerty. For the veterans among your Hanerty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanerty lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1982, in the United States, Hanerty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hanerty in 1976 was 53, and 82 in 1982.

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