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Hankel Family History

Hankel Surname Meaning

South German: from a pet form of Hanke.

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


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Where is the Hankel family from?

You can see how Hankel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hankel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Hankel families living in Alberta. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hankel's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Hankel families in 1911.
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What did your Hankel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hankel. 100% of Hankel men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hankel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hankel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankel 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 669 immigration records available for the last name Hankel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 978 military records available for the last name Hankel. For the veterans among your Hankel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hankel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hankel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hankel in 1958 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hankel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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