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Hakel Family History

Hakel Surname 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: Hamel, Hazel, Hake, Habel, Havel, Haker, Hadel, Yakel, Hackel, Hagel

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Where is the Hakel family from?

You can see how Hakel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hakel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hakel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Hakel families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hakel's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Hakel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hakel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hakel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hakel. 50% of Hakel men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Hakel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hakel were Laborer and Cook.

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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
    50%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    72%
  • Cook
    29%

What Hakel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hakel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hakel 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Hakel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 141 military records available for the last name Hakel. For the veterans among your Hakel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hakel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hakel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hakel in 1957 was 61, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hakel 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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