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Hankett Family History

Hankett 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: Hackett, Haskett, Baskett, Hassett, Hazlett, Hanke, Hankes, Hargett

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Where is the Hankett family from?

You can see how Hankett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hankett families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hankett family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hankett's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Hankett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Hankett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankett 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hankett. 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 86 military records available for the last name Hankett. For the veterans among your Hankett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hankett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hankett in 1962 was 57, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hankett 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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