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Hakinson Family History

Hakinson 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, Hankinson, Hawkinson, Makinson, Hanson, Kinson, Hokenson

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Where is the Hakinson family from?

You can see how Hakinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hakinson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hakinson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Hakinson family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hakinson's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Hakinson families in 1851.
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What did your Hakinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hakinson. 42% of Hakinson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hakinson women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Millwright
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Hakinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Hakinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hakinson 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Hakinson. 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 35 military records available for the last name Hakinson. For the veterans among your Hakinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hakinson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1978, in the United States, Hakinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hakinson in 1963 was 76, and 77 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hakinson 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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