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Hankings Family History

Hankings 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: Hankins, Hastings, Hankin, Hawkins, Hacking, Hanning, Rankins

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Where is the Hankings family from?

You can see how Hankings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hankings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hankings families living in Devon. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hankings's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Hankings families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankings 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 282 census records available for the last name Hankings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankings 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hankings. 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 21 military records available for the last name Hankings. For the veterans among your Hankings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankings lifespan?

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