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Hanka Family History

Hanka Name Meaning

North German and Czech: from a pet form of the personal name Johan (see John). Finnish: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hanke, Janka, Hanna, Hanko, Manka, Kaska, Hank, Hapke, Tank, Jarka

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Where is the Hanka family from?

You can see how Hanka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanka families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Hanka families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hanka's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Hanka families in 1880.
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What did your Hanka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Hanka. 18% of Hanka men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Hanka women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanka were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
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What Hanka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hanka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanka 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Hanka. 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 483 military records available for the last name Hanka. For the veterans among your Hanka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanka lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hanka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hanka in 1961 was 61, and 84 in 2004.

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