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Hankler Family History

Hankler 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: Hunkler, Hackler, Handler, Hansler, Anker, Hacker, Hanley, Sandler

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Where is the Hankler family from?

You can see how Hankler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hankler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hankler families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hankler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hankler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Hankler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankler 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hankler. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hankler. For the veterans among your Hankler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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