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Hanck Family History

Hanck Name 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: Hack, Haack, Hance, Hanak, Hank, Tanck, Hanek, Hauck, Hinck, Henck

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Where is the Hanck family from?

You can see how Hanck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Hanck families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hanck's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hanck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanck 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 Hanck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanck. 18% of Hanck men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Hanck women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanck were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Hanck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanck 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hanck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hanck. For the veterans among your Hanck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanck lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hanck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hanck in 1952 was 38, and 86 in 2004.

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