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Hakey Family History

Hakey Surname Meaning

Variant of Akey, a surname of French (see Ethier) and possibly also German origin.

Compare Hickey. Possibly also English: probably a variant of Akey.

This surname is no longer found in Britain.

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


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Where is the Hakey family from?

You can see how Hakey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hakey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hakey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Hakey families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hakey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hakey families in 1891.
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What did your Hakey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hakey. 100% of Hakey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hakey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hakey 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Hakey. 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 302 military records available for the last name Hakey. For the veterans among your Hakey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hakey lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hakey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hakey in 1946 was 37, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hakey 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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