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Hakelin Family History

Hakelin 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: Hagelin, Wakelin, Hamelin, Helin, Hallin, Hamlin, Gamelin, Havlin

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Where is the Hakelin family from?

You can see how Hakelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hakelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hakelin families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Hakelin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hakelin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hakelin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Hakelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hakelin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hakelin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hakelin. For the veterans among your Hakelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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