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Hantke Family History

Hantke 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: Hanke, Hartke, Handke, Hatke, Hake, Hance, Harke, Sante, Ganske

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Where is the Hantke family from?

You can see how Hantke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hantke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hantke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Hantke families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hantke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hantke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hantke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hantke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hantke. 34% of Hantke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hantke women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Photo Photography
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Hantke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hantke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hantke 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Hantke. 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 779 military records available for the last name Hantke. For the veterans among your Hantke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hantke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hantke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hantke in 1962 was 77, and 61 in 2004.

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