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Hanka Family History

Hanka Surname Meaning

Czech Polish and Hungarian: from a pet form of the personal name Johan from German Johann(es) (see John).

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


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Where is the Hanka family from?

You can see how Hanka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hanka families living in Worcestershire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hanka's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Hanka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanka 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 Hanka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanka. 18% of Hanka men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Hanka women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanka were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hanka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanka 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Hanka. 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 483 military records available for the last name Hanka. For the veterans among your Hanka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanka lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hanka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hanka in 1961 was 61, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanka 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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