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Hanik Family History

Hanik 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: Banik, Hanif, Lanik, Hanak, Hanis, Hank, Yanik, Panik, Janik, Haik

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Where is the Hanik family from?

You can see how Hanik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanik family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hanik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hanik family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanik's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hanik families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanik 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 Hanik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanik. 56% of Hanik men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Dentist
    23%

What Hanik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Hanik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanik 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Hanik. 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 101 military records available for the last name Hanik. For the veterans among your Hanik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanik lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hanik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hanik in 1967 was 70, and 24 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanik 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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