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Haakanson Family History

Haakanson Surname 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: Hakanson, Haakenson, Hokanson, Haagenson, Hankinson, Hawkinson

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Where is the Haakanson family from?

You can see how Haakanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haakanson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Haakanson family living in Alaska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Haakanson's in USA. Alaska and 1 other state had the highest population of Haakanson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haakanson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Haakanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haakanson 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Haakanson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Haakanson. For the veterans among your Haakanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haakanson lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Haakanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Haakanson in 1981 was 26, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haakanson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haakanson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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