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Hakner Family History

Hakner 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: Hafner, Hamner, Lakner, Hahner, Haner, Haener, Harner, Haker, Hainer

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Where is the Hakner family from?

You can see how Hakner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hakner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hakner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Hakner families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hakner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hakner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hakner 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 Hakner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hakner. 100% of Hakner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hakner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hakner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Hakner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hakner 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Hakner. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hakner. For the veterans among your Hakner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hakner lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1984, in the United States, Hakner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hakner in 1981 was 44, and 83 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hakner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hakner 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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