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Hankem Family History

Hankem 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: Hanke, Hankes, Hanken, Hankel, Hankey, Anker, Hacker, Hanley, Hankin

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Where is the Hankem family from?

You can see how Hankem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankem family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hankem families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hankem's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hankem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankem 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 13 census records available for the last name Hankem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankem 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hankem. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hankem. For the veterans among your Hankem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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