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Origins of the Hannay surname

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About the Hannays

We have a total number of 8202 records for people with the last name Hannay.

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Where do most Hannays live?

In 1921, most Hannays lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hannays

How common is your surname?

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

We have 6,300 records for the Hannay surname. The oldest one dates back to 1810.

Who were Hannays most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hannays.

What are the most common Hannay first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Hannays

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

Common Female occupations for Hannays in 1921
Dressmaker

43

Annuitant

28

F S

28

Housekeeper

25

Domestic Servant

23

Common Male occupations for Hannays in 1921
Farmer

44

Farm Servant

20

Ploughman

20

Tailor

20

Miller

19

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