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Hakman Family History

Hakman 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: Harman, Hayman, Hackman, Hagman, Oakman, Eakman, Halman, Haman

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Where is the Hakman family from?

You can see how Hakman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hakman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hakman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Hakman families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hakman's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hakman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hakman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hakman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plater and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hakman. 34% of Hakman men worked as a Plater and 100% of Hakman women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Plater
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Hakman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Hakman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hakman 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Hakman. 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 63 military records available for the last name Hakman. For the veterans among your Hakman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hakman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hakman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hakman in 1965 was 64, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hakman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hakman 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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