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Hancke Family History

Hancke 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: Hance, Hanke, Hacke, Haacke, Handke, Hacker, Lance, Hack, Haack, Hake

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Where is the Hancke family from?

You can see how Hancke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hancke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hancke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Hancke families living in Ohio. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hancke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hancke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hancke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hancke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hancke. 34% of Hancke men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Hancke women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hancke were Bookkeeper and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farm
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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What Hancke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Hancke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hancke 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 480 immigration records available for the last name Hancke. 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 725 military records available for the last name Hancke. For the veterans among your Hancke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hancke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Hancke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hancke in 1961 was 46, and 83 in 2003.

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