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Hanlock Family History

Hanlock 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: Hancock, Haylock, Hadlock, Hallock, Haddock, Hanlon, Halleck, Narlock

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Where is the Hanlock family from?

You can see how Hanlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanlock family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanlock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Hanlock families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanlock's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hanlock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanlock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanlock ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Hanlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanlock 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hanlock. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hanlock. For the veterans among your Hanlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanlock lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2001, in the United States, Hanlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hanlock in 1997 was 89, and 93 in 2001.

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