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Hanacek Family History

Hanacek Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Janacek, Haack, Hance, Kanarek, Hanauer, Hanak, Janecek, Harnack

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Where is the Hanacek family from?

You can see how Hanacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanacek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hanacek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Hanacek families living in Derbyshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hanacek's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Hanacek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanacek 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 Hanacek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanacek. 36% of Hanacek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hanacek women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Blacksmith
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Hanacek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 813 census records available for the last name Hanacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanacek 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Hanacek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 130 military records available for the last name Hanacek. For the veterans among your Hanacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanacek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hanacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hanacek in 1964 was 61, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanacek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanacek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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