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Hankish Family History

Hankish 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, Hankin, Danish, Hankes, Hanis, Hanks, Hannis, Banish, Hanisch

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Where is the Hankish family from?

You can see how Hankish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hankish families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hankish's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hankish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hankish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Repairman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hankish. 100% of Hankish men worked as a Repairman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Repairman
    100%

What Hankish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Hankish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankish 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hankish. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hankish. For the veterans among your Hankish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankish lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hankish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hankish in 1965 was 64, and 73 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hankish 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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