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Hackenger Family History

Hackenger 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, Hacker, Hackney, Hacking, Hanger, Challenger, Saenger

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Where is the Hackenger family from?

You can see how Hackenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hackenger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hackenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hackenger family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hackenger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hackenger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hackenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Hackenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hackenger 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hackenger. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hackenger. For the veterans among your Hackenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hackenger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Hackenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hackenger in 1968 was 75, and 91 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hackenger 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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