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Hankan Family History

Hankan 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: Hankin, Hannan, Hanka, Hanan, Hanken, Hanlan, Hanna, Harman, Haskin

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Where is the Hankan family from?

You can see how Hankan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hankan family living in Dakota Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hankan's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Hankan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Hankan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankan 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hankan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hankan. For the veterans among your Hankan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankan lifespan?

Average Hankan life expectancy in 1994 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hankan 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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