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Hanzak Family History

Hanzak 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: Hanak, Hanna, Handa, Lanza, Hannam, Handal, Danza, Panza, Hannan

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Where is the Hanzak family from?

You can see how Hanzak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanzak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hanzak family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hanzak's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Hanzak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanzak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanzak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanzak. 100% of Hanzak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hanzak women worked as an Assembler. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%
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What Hanzak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Hanzak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanzak 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Hanzak. 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 76 military records available for the last name Hanzak. For the veterans among your Hanzak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanzak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hanzak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hanzak in 1965 was 65, and 58 in 2004.

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