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Hachen Family History

Hachen 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: Hachey, Achen, Hache, Machen, Sachen, Hagen, Hayden, Chen, Hacker

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Where is the Hachen family from?

You can see how Hachen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hachen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hachen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Hachen families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hachen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hachen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hachen 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 Hachen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hachen. 30% of Hachen men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Hachen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hachen were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Errand Boy
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Hachen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Hachen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hachen 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Hachen. 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 62 military records available for the last name Hachen. For the veterans among your Hachen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hachen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Hachen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hachen in 1966 was 74, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hachen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hachen 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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