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Hakin Family History

Hakin Surname Meaning

variant of Hawkin related in the same way as Dakin and Dawkin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hakin family from?

You can see how Hakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hakin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hakin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Hakin families living in Northumberland. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hakin's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Hakin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hakin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hakin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hakin. 25% of Hakin men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 83% of Hakin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hakin were General Labourer and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • Colliery Screener (above)
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hakin 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Hakin. 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 324 military records available for the last name Hakin. For the veterans among your Hakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hakin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Hakin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hakin in 1972 was 72, and 77 in 2001.

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