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Hakensen Family History

Hakensen 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: Hokenson, Hakanson, Hensen, Hansen, Haakenson, Haagensen, Makinen

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Where is the Hakensen family from?

You can see how Hakensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hakensen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hakensen family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hakensen's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Hakensen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Hakensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hakensen 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Hakensen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hakensen. For the veterans among your Hakensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hakensen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1981, in the United States, Hakensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hakensen in 1966 was 45, and 58 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hakensen 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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