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Origins of the Hanney surname

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About the Hanneys

We have a total number of 6285 records for people with the last name Hanney.

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Where do most Hanneys live?

In 1921, most Hanneys lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Hanneys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 4,720 records for the Hanney surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Hanneys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hanneys.

What are the most common Hanney first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Hanney family members

Common jobs for Hanneys

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

Common Female occupations for Hanneys in 1921
Laundress

20

Dressmaker

18

Domestic Servant

12

At School

11

Servant

11

Common Male occupations for Hanneys in 1921
Coal Miner

34

Blacksmith

18

Errand Boy

12

Agricultural Labourer

11

Butcher

11

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