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Hankamer Family History

Hankamer 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: Hanauer, Hanmer, Anker, Hacker, Hamer, Harker, Hawker, Hammer

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Where is the Hankamer family from?

You can see how Hankamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankamer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hankamer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Hankamer families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hankamer's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Hankamer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankamer 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 Hankamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hankamer. 50% of Hankamer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hankamer women worked as a Housewife.

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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%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hankamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Hankamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankamer 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Hankamer. 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 121 military records available for the last name Hankamer. For the veterans among your Hankamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankamer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hankamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hankamer in 1962 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hankamer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hankamer 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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