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Hannak Family History

Hannak 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: Hanna, Hannam, Hannan, Hanak, Hannay, Hannah, Mannan, Manna, Hann

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Where is the Hannak family from?

You can see how Hannak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannak family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hannak families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Hannak families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hannak's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Hannak families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hannak 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 Hannak ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tin Box Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hannak. 100% of Hannak women worked as a Tin Box Worker.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Tin Box Worker
    100%

What Hannak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Hannak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannak 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Hannak. 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 179 military records available for the last name Hannak. For the veterans among your Hannak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Hannak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hannak in 1969 was 65, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hannak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hannak 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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