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Hanleck Family History

Hanleck 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: Halleck, Hanley, Hancock, Van Eck, Haylock, Honeck, Harbeck, Hadlock

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Where is the Hanleck family from?

You can see how Hanleck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanleck family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Hanleck families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Hanleck family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanleck's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Hanleck families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Hanleck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanleck 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hanleck. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hanleck. For the veterans among your Hanleck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanleck lifespan?

Average Hanleck life expectancy in 1993 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanleck 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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