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Haks Family History

Haks 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: Haas, Hass, Hake, Hans, Haus, Hanks, Hak, Zaks, Haws, Oaks

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Where is the Haks family from?

You can see how Haks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Haks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Haks families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Haks's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Haks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haks 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 Haks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haks. 60% of Haks men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Haks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haks 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Haks. 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 27 military records available for the last name Haks. For the veterans among your Haks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haks lifespan?

Average Haks life expectancy in 1993 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haks 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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