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Hankson Family History

Hankson 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: Hanson, Hinkson, Hansson, Bankson, Hankin, Anson, Hasson, Ranson

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Where is the Hankson family from?

You can see how Hankson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hankson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hankson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hankson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hankson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hankson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher Math was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hankson. 34% of Hankson men worked as a Teacher Math. .

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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

  • Teacher Math
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Hankson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankson 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Hankson. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hankson. For the veterans among your Hankson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Hankson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hankson in 1966 was 78, and 89 in 1998.

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