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Hankenson Family History

Hankenson 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: Hankinson, Haakenson, Hankerson, Hokenson, Aanenson, Haagenson

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Where is the Hankenson family from?

You can see how Hankenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hankenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hankenson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hankenson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hankenson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankenson 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 Hankenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hankenson. 50% of Hankenson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hankenson women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Hankenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Hankenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankenson 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Hankenson. 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 80 military records available for the last name Hankenson. For the veterans among your Hankenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankenson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Hankenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hankenson in 1974 was 74, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hankenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hankenson 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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