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Haake Name Meaning

German: variant of Haack . Swedish: possibly from the soldier's name Hake which may be a metonymic occupational name from hakebössa ‘arquebus’ (a type of 16th-century firearm that was supported on a tripod or a forked rest).

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


Similar surnames: Harke, Hake, Laake, Hacke, Haak, Haaf, Balke, Raak, Taake, Kaake

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Where is the Haake family from?

You can see how Haake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haake family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Haake families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Haake families living in Yorkshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Haake's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Haake families in 1891.
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What did your Haake ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Haake. 100% of Haake 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Haake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haake 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Haake. 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 Haake. For the veterans among your Haake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haake lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Haake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Haake in 1944 was 30, and 81 in 2004.

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