Daily AncestorHank
Hank was a nickname for Henry in American records of the 1700s and 1800s.
Hank is a short form of Henry. The Connecticut State Library's list of nicknames used in the 18th and 19th centuries gives Hank as a short form of Henry.
In a search, try both names. An index may list him only as Hank, while his baptism or marriage record gives Henry.
As seen in a record1900 census; his 1911 death certificate gives Henry
Hank Tolliver, Head, M, 48, Day laborer
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Daily Ancestor. "Hank." Dictionary of Old Record Words. https://dailyancestor.com/dictionary/nicknames/hank. Last checked 2026-10-15.