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Hackens Family History

Hackens 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: Hacker, Hackett, Hawkins, Hacking, Hacke, Hankes, Mickens, Havens

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Where is the Hackens family from?

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

What did your Hackens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hackens. 72% of Hackens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hackens women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Hackens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hackens 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Hackens. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hackens. For the veterans among your Hackens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hackens lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Hackens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hackens in 1972 was 85, and 88 in 1995.

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