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Hankston Family History

Hankston 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: Bankston, Harston, Hingston, Hanson, Haston, Langston, Pinkston

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Where is the Hankston family from?

You can see how Hankston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankston family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hankston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hankston families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Hankston's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hankston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hankston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hankston. 100% of Hankston women worked as a Cook. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Hankston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankston 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 immigration records available for the last name Hankston. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hankston. For the veterans among your Hankston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankston lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Hankston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hankston in 1945 was 38, and 47 in 2002.

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