Hankes Family History

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Hankes Name Meaning

English: variant of Hanks. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from Khanke (a pet form of the Yiddish female personal name Khane; see Hanna 1), with the Yiddish possessive suffix -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hanke, Hanks, Hawkes, Hankey, Hannes, Haimes, Harmes, Henke, Manes

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Hankes Family Origin

Where is the Hankes family from?

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You can see how Hankes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hankes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hankes families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Hankes families living in Manitoba. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hankes's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hankes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hankes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Hankes Family Occupations

What did your Hankes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laberor and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Hankes. 50% of Hankes men worked as a Laberor and 50% of Hankes women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hankes were Mason and Tailvery

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Laberor
    50%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Mason
    25%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Tailvery
    50%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Hankes Historical Records

What Hankes family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hankes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hankes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hankes. 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 Card

There are 424 military records available for the last name Hankes. For the veterans among your Hankes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Hankes Life Expectancy

What is the average Hankes lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hankes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hankes in 1947 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hankes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hankes 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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