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Origins of the Hannaway surname

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About the Hannaways

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Where do most Hannaways live?

In 1921, most Hannaways lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hannaways

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 747 records for the Hannaway surname. The oldest one dates back to 1901.

Who were Hannaways most likely to marry?

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Kavanagh Or Hannaways

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What are the most common Hannaway first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Hannaways

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hannaways in 1921
None

7

Hawker

6

Laundress

5

At Home

3

Canvas Bag Maker

3

Common Male occupations for Hannaways in 1921
Dock Labourer

18

General Labourer

5

Railway Labourer

5

Weaver

5

Able Seaman

4

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