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Hanks Genealogy & History

Hanks is a patronymic English name derived from the Middle English personal name Hank, the petname Hankin (son of little Hane) meaning gracious gift of God/Jehovah. It is possible it was also a derivation from Norse anki, meaning son of arn, or could have been a Flemish nickname for John. Spelling variations in Hanks genealogy include Anke, Hancke, and Hankes. The S-suffix indicates that the surname was given to the son of Hank. Hanks family history includes a feudal estate in Lincolnshire, whereas the first Hanks immigrant to America was servant George Hanks in Virginia in 1676. A noted name-holder is Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks.


Hanks Birth Records

NameBirth DateDeath DateLocation
Aaron Hanks-- --, 1919October ,1980IA
Barbara Hanks-- --, 1918June ,1970PA
C Edwin Hanks-- --, 1924August 19,1995PA
Dahris Hanks-- --, 1929August 20,2009ID

Hanks Death Records

NameBirth DateDeath DateLocation
Earl Hanks-- --, 1922September 19,2005Whitehall,MI
Fabro Hanks-- --, 1916December 28,1999Mcdonough,GA
Gail Hanks-- --, 1935July 14,2005Everett,PA
H Curtis Hanks-- --, 1912November ,1981Danville,VA

Hanks Marriage Records

NameSpouseMarriage DateLocation
Albert HanksMarissa LopezFebruary 16,2001Hidalgo, TX
Ben HanksMandy BarberAugust 19,2000Jefferson, TX
Chad HanksAmy FontenotAugust 19,2000Orange, TX
Darrin HanksYvonne NortonApril 15,2000Collin, TX

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