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Hanchek Family History

Hanchek 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: Hanchey, Hancher, Fancher, Hance, Hancock, Hatcher, Hachey, Hache

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Where is the Hanchek family from?

You can see how Hanchek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanchek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hanchek family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanchek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hanchek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanchek 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 Hanchek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanchek. 100% of Hanchek men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Hanchek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Hanchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanchek 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hanchek. 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 29 military records available for the last name Hanchek. For the veterans among your Hanchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanchek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hanchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hanchek in 1964 was 66, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanchek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanchek 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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