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Hanaway Name Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hAinbhith (see Hanvey ).

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


Similar surnames: Hannaway, Hanahan, Hanway, Hanavan, Hannan, Hanley, Holdway, Canary

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Where is the Hanaway family from?

You can see how Hanaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanaway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanaway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Hanaway families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hanaway's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hanaway families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanaway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hanaway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanaway. 35% of Hanaway men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Hanaway women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanaway were Fireman and Typist. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Fireman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Typist
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hanaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanaway 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Hanaway. 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 619 military records available for the last name Hanaway. For the veterans among your Hanaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanaway lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hanaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hanaway in 1958 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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