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Hankle Family History

Hankle 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: Hanke, Hinkle, Shankle, Henkle, Hankla, Hale, Hanley, Hankin, Harle

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Where is the Hankle family from?

You can see how Hankle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hankle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hankle families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hankle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hankle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankle 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 Hankle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hankle. 31% of Hankle men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hankle women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hankle were Labor and School Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Labor
    16%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • School Teacher
    29%

What Hankle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hankle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankle 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Hankle. 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 184 military records available for the last name Hankle. For the veterans among your Hankle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hankle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hankle in 1967 was 61, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hankle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hankle 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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