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Hankewich Family History

Hankewich 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: Stankevich, Sankovich, Yankovich, Jankovich, Jankiewicz, Handrich

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Where is the Hankewich family from?

You can see how Hankewich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankewich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hankewich family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hankewich's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hankewich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankewich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hankewich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Hankewich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankewich 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hankewich. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hankewich. For the veterans among your Hankewich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankewich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hankewich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hankewich in 1964 was 54, and 83 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hankewich 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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