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Hankner Family History

Hankner 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: Hanner, Anker, Hacker, Tanner, Harker, Hawker, Langner, Hackney

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Where is the Hankner family from?

You can see how Hankner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hankner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hankner families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hankner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hankner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankner 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 Hankner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hankner. 60% of Hankner men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Hankner women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Hankner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Hankner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankner 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hankner. 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 60 military records available for the last name Hankner. For the veterans among your Hankner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hankner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hankner in 1964 was 88, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hankner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hankner 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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