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Hancks Family History

Hancks 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: Hanks, Hincks, Banks, Hack, Haack, Hans, Hance, Hanke, Shanks, Hacke

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Where is the Hancks family from?

You can see how Hancks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hancks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hancks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Hancks families living in Missouri. This was about 52% of all the recorded Hancks's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hancks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hancks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hancks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hancks. 100% of Hancks men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Hancks women worked as a Servant. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Hancks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hancks 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hancks. 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 53 military records available for the last name Hancks. For the veterans among your Hancks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hancks lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hancks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hancks in 1966 was 90, and 91 in 2003.

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