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Hachman Family History

Hachman 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: Hackman, Lachman, Hochman, Bachman, Nachman, Hashman, Zachman, Rahman

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Where is the Hachman family from?

You can see how Hachman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hachman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hachman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Hachman families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hachman's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Hachman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hachman 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 Hachman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hachman. 15% of Hachman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hachman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hachman were Clerk 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

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Hachman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hachman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hachman 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Hachman. 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 176 military records available for the last name Hachman. For the veterans among your Hachman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hachman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hachman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hachman in 1963 was 83, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hachman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hachman 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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