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Haakenson Family History

Haakenson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Haakensen Håkensen: patronymic from the personal name Haaken Håken a variant of Haagen.

Compare Hoganson Hogenson Hokanson and Hokenson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Haakenson family from?

You can see how Haakenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haakenson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Haakenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Haakenson families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Haakenson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Haakenson families in 1891.
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What did your Haakenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haakenson. 57% of Haakenson men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Haakenson women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haakenson were Proprietor and Maid.

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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
    57%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Haakenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Haakenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haakenson 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Haakenson. 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 397 military records available for the last name Haakenson. For the veterans among your Haakenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haakenson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Haakenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Haakenson in 1963 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haakenson 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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