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Hankton Family History

Hankton Name Meaning

African American: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hanton, Lankton, Hatton, Manton, Hinton, Halton, Hankin, Hampton

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Where is the Hankton family from?

You can see how Hankton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hankton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hankton families living in Louisiana. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hankton's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Hankton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hankton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hankton. 43% of Hankton men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Hankton women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hankton were Farming and Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Hankton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankton 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 Hankton. 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 46 military records available for the last name Hankton. For the veterans among your Hankton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankton lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Hankton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hankton in 1971 was 47, and 86 in 2003.

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