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Hakansson Family History

Hakansson 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: Hakanson, Hokanson, Hansson, Hasson, Hanson, Haraldson, Kasson

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Where is the Hakansson family from?

You can see how Hakansson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hakansson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hakansson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hakansson family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hakansson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hakansson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Hakansson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hakansson 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 Hakansson. 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 62 military records available for the last name Hakansson. For the veterans among your Hakansson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hakansson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hakansson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hakansson in 1964 was 78, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hakansson 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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