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Haakmeester Family History

Haakmeester Name 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: Hagemeister, Hameister, Hafemeister, Hachmeister, Hofmeister

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haakmeester 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 Haakmeester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haakmeester. 100% of Haakmeester men worked as a Farm Helper. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Haakmeester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haakmeester 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Haakmeester. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Haakmeester. For the veterans among your Haakmeester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haakmeester lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Haakmeester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Haakmeester in 1964 was 82, and 86 in 2002.

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