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Hakeman Family History

Hakeman 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: Hageman, Wakeman, Lakeman, Bakeman, Hapeman, Hafeman, Haveman

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Where is the Hakeman family from?

You can see how Hakeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hakeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hakeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hakeman families living in Kent. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hakeman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hakeman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hakeman 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 Hakeman ancestors do for a living?

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

What Hakeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hakeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hakeman 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Hakeman. 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 124 military records available for the last name Hakeman. For the veterans among your Hakeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hakeman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hakeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hakeman in 1961 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hakeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hakeman 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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