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Hankal Family History

Hankal 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: Handal, Hanka, Hankel, Hanna, Hankin, Shankar, Hanke, Handa, Canal

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Where is the Hankal family from?

You can see how Hankal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hankal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Hankal families living in Wisconsin. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hankal's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hankal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankal 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 Hankal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hankal. 43% of Hankal men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Traveling Salesman
    29%
  • Labor
    29%

What Hankal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Hankal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankal 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Hankal. 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 84 military records available for the last name Hankal. For the veterans among your Hankal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hankal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hankal in 1962 was 56, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hankal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hankal 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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