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Hanbeck Family History

Hanbeck 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: Harbeck, Habeck, Hanback, Manbeck, Hancock, Van Eck, Halleck, Herbeck

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Where is the Hanbeck family from?

You can see how Hanbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanbeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Hanbeck families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hanbeck's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hanbeck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanbeck. 100% of Hanbeck men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hanbeck women worked as a Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Hanbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Hanbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanbeck 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Hanbeck. 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 83 military records available for the last name Hanbeck. For the veterans among your Hanbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanbeck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Hanbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hanbeck in 1962 was 73, and 72 in 2002.

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