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Haeckel Family History

Haeckel 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: Heckel, Hackel, Jaeckel, Haecker, Hacker, Seckel, Steckel, Hacke

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Where is the Haeckel family from?

You can see how Haeckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haeckel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Haeckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Haeckel families living in Missouri. This was about 43% of all the recorded Haeckel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Haeckel families in 1880.
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What did your Haeckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haeckel. 38% of Haeckel men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Proprietor
    25%
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Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Haeckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haeckel 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Haeckel. 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 430 military records available for the last name Haeckel. For the veterans among your Haeckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haeckel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Haeckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Haeckel in 1964 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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