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Hanuska Family History

Hanuska 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: Haluska, Galuska, Maruska, Hanus, Huska, Hruska, Hazuka, Hanka

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Where is the Hanuska family from?

You can see how Hanuska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanuska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Hanuska families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanuska's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hanuska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanuska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanuska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Conductor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanuska. 50% of Hanuska men worked as a Conductor. .

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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

  • Conductor
    50%
  • Assembler
    50%
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What Hanuska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Hanuska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanuska 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Hanuska. 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 48 military records available for the last name Hanuska. For the veterans among your Hanuska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanuska lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Hanuska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hanuska in 1965 was 83, and 79 in 2000.

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