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Haemker Family History

Haemker 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: Hemker, Haecker, Hacker, Hamer, Harker, Hawker, Hammer, Harmer

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Where is the Haemker family from?

You can see how Haemker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haemker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Haemker families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Haemker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Haemker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haemker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haemker ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Haemker ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Haemker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haemker 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Haemker. 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 40 military records available for the last name Haemker. For the veterans among your Haemker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haemker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Haemker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Haemker in 1963 was 86, and 70 in 2004.

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