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Hanc Family History

Hanc 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: Han, Hand, Hang, Hans, Hance, Hann, Hank, Hanf, Hane, Hana

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Where is the Hanc family from?

You can see how Hanc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanc family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hanc families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hanc family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanc's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hanc families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanc surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanc ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hanc ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Hanc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanc 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Hanc. 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 69 military records available for the last name Hanc. For the veterans among your Hanc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanc lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hanc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hanc in 1963 was 49, and 72 in 2003.

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