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Hanwright Family History

Hanwright 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: Wainwright, Canright, Hambright, Enwright, Wright, Cartwright

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Where is the Hanwright family from?

You can see how Hanwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanwright family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanwright families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Hanwright family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hanwright's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Hanwright families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanwright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanwright ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hanwright. 100% of Hanwright men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Hanwright women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Hanwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanwright 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Hanwright. 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 43 military records available for the last name Hanwright. For the veterans among your Hanwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanwright lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Hanwright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hanwright in 1970 was 34, and 82 in 1999.

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