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Hackerson Family History

Hackerson 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: Hankerson, Ackerson, Hickerson, Akerson, Rickerson, Haakenson

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Where is the Hackerson family from?

You can see how Hackerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hackerson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hackerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hackerson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hackerson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hackerson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hackerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hackerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hackerson. 18% of Hackerson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hackerson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hackerson were Farmer and Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
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Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Hackerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hackerson 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Hackerson. 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 82 military records available for the last name Hackerson. For the veterans among your Hackerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hackerson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Hackerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hackerson in 1966 was 86, and 76 in 2001.

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