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Hanwacker Family History

Hanwacker 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: Van Acker, Anacker, Hacker, Hawker, Landaker, Hofacker, Handwerker

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Where is the Hanwacker family from?

You can see how Hanwacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanwacker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanwacker families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hanwacker family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanwacker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hanwacker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanwacker 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 Hanwacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrical Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanwacker. 100% of Hanwacker men worked as an Electrical 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Electrical Worker
    100%

What Hanwacker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Hanwacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanwacker 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hanwacker. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hanwacker. For the veterans among your Hanwacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanwacker lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Hanwacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hanwacker in 1976 was 84, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanwacker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanwacker 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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