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Hackleman Name Meaning

Americanized form of Häckelmann a South German variant of Hackel with the addition of Middle High German man.

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


Similar surnames: Hackman, Wackerman, Haldeman, Lackman, Backman, Fackelman, Hickman

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Where is the Hackleman family from?

You can see how Hackleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hackleman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hackleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Hackleman families living in Indiana. This was about 73% of all the recorded Hackleman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hackleman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hackleman 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 Hackleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hackleman. 31% of Hackleman men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Hackleman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hackleman were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Electrician
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hackleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hackleman 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Hackleman. 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 821 military records available for the last name Hackleman. For the veterans among your Hackleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hackleman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hackleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hackleman in 1943 was 36, and 83 in 2004.

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