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Haakonson Family History

Haakonson 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: Haakenson, Haagenson, Hakanson, Hankinson, Hawkinson, Aaronson

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Where is the Haakonson family from?

You can see how Haakonson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haakonson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Haakonson family living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Haakonson's in USA. Iowa and 3 other states had the highest population of Haakonson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haakonson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haakonson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Haakonson. 100% of Haakonson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Haakonson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haakonson 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Haakonson. 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 69 military records available for the last name Haakonson. For the veterans among your Haakonson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haakonson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Haakonson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Haakonson in 1970 was 79, and 30 in 2004.

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