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Hakanson Family History

Hakanson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Håkansson (rarely Håkanson): patronymic from the personal name Håkan the Swedish variant of Haagen.

Compare Hoganson Hogenson Hokanson and Hokenson.

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


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Where is the Hakanson family from?

You can see how Hakanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hakanson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hakanson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hakanson families living in Durham. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hakanson's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Hakanson families in 1891.
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What did your Hakanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hakanson. 100% of Hakanson 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hakanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hakanson 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Hakanson. 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 855 military records available for the last name Hakanson. For the veterans among your Hakanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hakanson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hakanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hakanson in 1957 was 50, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hakanson 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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