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Hankens Family History

Hankens 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: Hankes, Hanken, Hankins, Hankin, Hawkins, Hanke, Hanen, Hannen

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Where is the Hankens family from?

You can see how Hankens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hankens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Hankens families living in British Columbia. This was about 69% of all the recorded Hankens's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hankens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankens 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 Hankens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hankens. 52% of Hankens men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hankens women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hankens were Farmer and Cook.

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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
    52%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Hankens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hankens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankens 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hankens. 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 47 military records available for the last name Hankens. For the veterans among your Hankens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Hankens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hankens in 1967 was 81, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hankens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hankens 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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