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Hackell Family History

Hackell 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: Haskell, Hackel, Mackell, Hacker, Hackett, Hartell, Harwell, Mackrell

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Where is the Hackell family from?

You can see how Hackell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hackell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hackell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Hackell families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Hackell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hackell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hackell 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 Hackell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hackell. 74% of Hackell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Servant
    14%
  • Domestic Duties
    14%

What Hackell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hackell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hackell 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Hackell. 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 266 military records available for the last name Hackell. For the veterans among your Hackell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hackell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1972, in the United States, Hackell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hackell in 1965 was 64, and 69 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hackell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hackell 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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