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Hankanen Family History

Hankanen 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: Hanninen, Rantanen, Hannen, Hokkanen, Hanken, Hankin, Hackney

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankanen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Hankanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankanen 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Hankanen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hankanen. For the veterans among your Hankanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankanen lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1997, in the United States, Hankanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hankanen in 1987 was 72, and 85 in 1997.

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