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Hackl Name Meaning

German (Bavaria Austria): variant of Hackel .

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


Similar surnames: Hack, Sacks, Hache, Hamel, Hauck, Hagel, Wack, Hacke, Hackel, Hauk

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Where is the Hackl family from?

You can see how Hackl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hackl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hackl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Hackl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 91% of all the recorded Hackl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hackl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hackl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hackl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hackl. 19% of Hackl men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Hackl women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hackl were Printer and New Worker. .

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Printer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    36%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hackl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hackl 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 845 immigration records available for the last name Hackl. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hackl. For the veterans among your Hackl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hackl lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hackl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hackl in 1952 was 47, and 88 in 2004.

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