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Hankirsh Family History

Hankirsh 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: Hanish, Hankins, Hankin, Hawkins, Danish, Hankes, Hanis, Rankins

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Where is the Hankirsh family from?

You can see how Hankirsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankirsh family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hankirsh families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Hankirsh's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hankirsh families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Hankirsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankirsh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hankirsh. 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 Hankirsh. For the veterans among your Hankirsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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