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Hankala Family History

Hankala 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: Hakala, Honkala, Hankla, Rantala, Haapala, Hautala, Hannula, Mandala

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Where is the Hankala family from?

You can see how Hankala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hankala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hankala families living in Michigan. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hankala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hankala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankala 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 Hankala ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

What Hankala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Hankala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankala 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Hankala. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hankala. For the veterans among your Hankala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankala lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Hankala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hankala in 1966 was 56, and 58 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hankala 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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