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Haakon Family History

Haakon 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: Hatton, Halton, Hankin, Haskin, Hasson, Haagen, Aaron, Hanson, Harton

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Where is the Haakon family from?

You can see how Haakon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haakon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Haakon family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Haakon's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Haakon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haakon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haakon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Haakon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haakon 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Haakon. 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 34 military records available for the last name Haakon. For the veterans among your Haakon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haakon lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1998, in the United States, Haakon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Haakon in 1992 was 81, and 82 in 1998.

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