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Early Origins of the Hanify family

The surname Hanify was first found in Louth and Armagh where they held a family seat from ancient times. The name Hanify is derived from the Gaelic " hAnrachtaigh."

Early History of the Hanify family

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Hanify Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hanraghty, Hanratty, Hanfy, Hanify, Hanvey, Hanfey, Kenraghty, Kenratty, O'Hanraghty, O'Hanratty, O'Hanfey and many more.

Early Notables of the Hanify family

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United States Hanify migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hanify Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Michl. Hanify, aged 22, who landed in America from Newtown, in 1893
  • Julia Hanify, aged 18, who landed in America, in 1895
  • Mary Hanify, aged 19, who settled in America, in 1895
  • Margt. Hanify, aged 28, who immigrated to the United States, in 1896
Hanify Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • John J Hanify, aged 28, who immigrated to America from Cork, in 1903
  • Marie E. Hanify, aged 13, who landed in America from Drumlish, Ireland, in 1913

Contemporary Notables of the name Hanify (post 1700) +

  • Joseph E. Hanify Jr., American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1956, 1960, 1964 1


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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