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Hakly Family History

Hakly 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: Hanly, Hally, Hakey, Hay, Hale, Halley, Hanley, Hall, Early, Hawley

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Where is the Hakly family from?

You can see how Hakly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hakly family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Hakly families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hakly's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hakly families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hakly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Hakly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hakly 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hakly. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hakly. For the veterans among your Hakly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hakly lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1983, in the United States, Hakly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hakly in 1972 was 89, and 87 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hakly 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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