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Hanksford Family History

Hanksford 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: Hansford, Hanford, Ransford, Lansford, Lankford, Handford, Hannaford

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Where is the Hanksford family from?

You can see how Hanksford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanksford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hanksford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hanksford families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanksford's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hanksford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Hanksford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanksford 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hanksford. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hanksford. For the veterans among your Hanksford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanksford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanksford 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanksford

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