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Hahnke Family History

Hahnke 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: Hanke, Mahnke, Jahnke, Dahnke, Hahne, Pahnke, Yahnke, Kahnke, Hahn

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Where is the Hahnke family from?

You can see how Hahnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hahnke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hahnke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Hahnke families living in Minnesota. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hahnke's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Hahnke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hahnke 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 Hahnke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hahnke. 67% of Hahnke men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Stock Man
    17%

What Hahnke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Hahnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hahnke 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Hahnke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hahnke. For the veterans among your Hahnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hahnke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Hahnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hahnke in 1956 was 58, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hahnke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hahnke 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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