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Hankla Family History

Hankla Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Hankley unexplained. The surname Hankley is very rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hankla family from?

You can see how Hankla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankla family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hankla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Hankla families living in Kentucky. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hankla's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hankla families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankla 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 Hankla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hankla. 35% of Hankla men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Hankla women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hankla were Owner and Bookkeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Owner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%

What Hankla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hankla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankla 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 Hankla. 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 388 military records available for the last name Hankla. For the veterans among your Hankla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankla lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hankla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hankla in 1951 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hankla 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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