History of your Surname
Get access to Hackland family records.Start a free trial

Hackland Family History

Hackland Name Meaning

from Hackland (Devon) which is recorded as Hakalond in the 14th century. The place-name derives from Old English haca ‘hook projecting piece of land’ + land ‘land’. from Hackland (Orkney).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Lackland, Ackland, Harland, Hackman, Markland, Buckland, Hartland

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Hackland family from?

You can see how Hackland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hackland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hackland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Hackland family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hackland's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hackland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hackland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Hackland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Foundry Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hackland. 100% of Hackland men worked as a Foundry Labourer and 100% of Hackland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

View Census Data for Hackland | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

England shown, United States data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Foundry Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Hackland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 888 census records available for the last name Hackland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hackland census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Hackland

Passenger Lists

There are 215 immigration records available for the last name Hackland. 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.

View all Hackland immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 81 military records available for the last name Hackland. For the veterans among your Hackland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hackland military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hackland family history

Discover More

What is the average Hackland lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1998, in the United States, Hackland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hackland in 1955 was 48, and 11 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hackland

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hackland family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Hackland last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial