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Hauk Family History

Hauk Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hauck.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hauk family from?

You can see how Hauk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hauk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hauk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hauk families living in Cornwall. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hauk's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Hauk families in 1891.
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What did your Hauk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hauk. 21% of Hauk men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Hauk women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hauk were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Maid
    7%

What Hauk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Hauk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hauk 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hauk. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hauk. For the veterans among your Hauk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hauk lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hauk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Hauk in 1950 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hauk 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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