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Hankos Family History

Hankos 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: Hankes, Hanks, Hanko, Banks, Hankin, Kakos, Makos, Markos, Santos

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Where is the Hankos family from?

You can see how Hankos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hankos families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Hankos family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hankos's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Hankos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hankos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hankos. 100% of Hankos men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Hankos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankos 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hankos. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hankos. For the veterans among your Hankos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankos lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Hankos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hankos in 1968 was 83, and 50 in 1991.

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