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Hanket Family History

Hanket 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, Hackett

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Where is the Hanket family from?

You can see how Hanket families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanket family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanket families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hanket family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanket's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hanket families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanket 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 Hanket ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanket. 100% of Hanket women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Hanket family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Hanket. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanket 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hanket. 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 61 military records available for the last name Hanket. For the veterans among your Hanket ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanket lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Hanket life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hanket in 1952 was 52, and 98 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanket

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanket 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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