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Hanckel Family History

Hanckel 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: Hackel, Hankel, Henckel, Hacker, Hanchey, Hance, Hanke, Cancel

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Where is the Hanckel family from?

You can see how Hanckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanckel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Hanckel families living in South Carolina. This was about 62% of all the recorded Hanckel's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Hanckel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanckel 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 Hanckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanckel. 100% of Hanckel men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Hanckel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hanckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanckel 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Hanckel. 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 104 military records available for the last name Hanckel. For the veterans among your Hanckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanckel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hanckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hanckel in 1960 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanckel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanckel 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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