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Hanchak Family History

Hanchak 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: Hanchey, Hancock, Machak, Mancha, Hanahan, Hanak, Panchal, Hanshaw

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Where is the Hanchak family from?

You can see how Hanchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanchak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hanchak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hanchak families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanchak's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hanchak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanchak 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 Hanchak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanchak. 67% of Hanchak men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hanchak women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanchak were Newsboy and Typist.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Newsboy
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Typist
    34%

What Hanchak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Hanchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanchak 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Hanchak. 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 132 military records available for the last name Hanchak. For the veterans among your Hanchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanchak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hanchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hanchak in 1964 was 72, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanchak 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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