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Hachenberg Family History

Hachenberg 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: Hackenberg, Eichenberg, Hackenburg, Drachenberg, Falkenberg

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Where is the Hachenberg family from?

You can see how Hachenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hachenberg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hachenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Hachenberg families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hachenberg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hachenberg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hachenberg 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 Hachenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hachenberg. 50% of Hachenberg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hachenberg women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hachenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Hachenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hachenberg 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Hachenberg. 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 235 military records available for the last name Hachenberg. For the veterans among your Hachenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hachenberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hachenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hachenberg in 1962 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hachenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hachenberg 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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