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Hackenberg Family History

Hackenberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Hackenberg.

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


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Where is the Hackenberg family from?

You can see how Hackenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hackenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hackenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hackenberg family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Hackenberg's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Hackenberg families in 1891.
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What did your Hackenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hackenberg. 22% of Hackenberg men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hackenberg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hackenberg were Salesman and Laborer.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Laborer
    6%

What Hackenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hackenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hackenberg 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 715 immigration records available for the last name Hackenberg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hackenberg. For the veterans among your Hackenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hackenberg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hackenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hackenberg in 1956 was 46, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hackenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hackenberg 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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