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Hanback Family History

Hanback Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hambach.

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


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Where is the Hanback family from?

You can see how Hanback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanback family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanback families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hanback families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hanback's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Hanback families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanback 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 Hanback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanback. 22% of Hanback men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Hanback women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanback were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    31%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%

What Hanback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hanback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanback 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Hanback. 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 464 military records available for the last name Hanback. For the veterans among your Hanback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanback lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hanback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hanback in 1956 was 26, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanback 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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