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Hankforth Family History

Hankforth 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: Danforth, Hackworth, Hainsworth, Hansford, Hawksworth, Hanford

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Where is the Hankforth family from?

You can see how Hankforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankforth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hankforth families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hankforth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hankforth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankforth 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 68 census records available for the last name Hankforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankforth 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hankforth. 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 24 military records available for the last name Hankforth. For the veterans among your Hankforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankforth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Hankforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hankforth in 1959 was 48, and 61 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hankforth 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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