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Hankland Family History

Hankland 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: Shankland, Harland, Markland, Lackland, Hartland, Ackland, Haaland

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Where is the Hankland family from?

You can see how Hankland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hankland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Hankland families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Hankland's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Hankland families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankland 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 174 census records available for the last name Hankland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankland 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Hankland. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hankland. For the veterans among your Hankland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankland lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Hankland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hankland in 1972 was 53, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hankland 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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