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Hanika Family History

Hanika 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: Hanka, Hanna, Hanke, Handa, Tanaka, Banik, Hanif, Canida, Lanik

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Where is the Hanika family from?

You can see how Hanika families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanika family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanika families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Hanika families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanika's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hanika families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanika 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 Hanika ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanika. 50% of Hanika 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

What Hanika family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 759 census records available for the last name Hanika. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanika 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Hanika. 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 378 military records available for the last name Hanika. For the veterans among your Hanika ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanika lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hanika life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hanika in 1963 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanika

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanika 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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