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Hankison Family History

Hankison 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: Hankinson, Hankin, Hanson, Harmison, Harbison, Hinkson, Hardison

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Where is the Hankison family from?

You can see how Hankison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hankison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Hankison families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hankison's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hankison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hankison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hankison. 39% of Hankison men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hankison women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hankison were Truck Driver and Farmer.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Hankison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hankison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankison 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Hankison. 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 227 military records available for the last name Hankison. For the veterans among your Hankison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankison lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hankison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hankison in 1963 was 78, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hankison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hankison 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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