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Hankis Family History

Hankis 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: Hankin, Hankes, Hanis, Hanks, Hannis, Hankins, Banks, Harris, Danis

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Where is the Hankis family from?

You can see how Hankis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hankis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hankis family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hankis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hankis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankis 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 204 census records available for the last name Hankis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankis 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Hankis. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hankis. For the veterans among your Hankis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hankis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hankis in 1963 was 76, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hankis 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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