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Haaks Family History

Haaks 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: Haas, Haake, Hanks, Haak, Hawks, Haass, Hayes, Hawk, Banks, Haar

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Where is the Haaks family from?

You can see how Haaks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haaks family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haaks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Haaks family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Haaks's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Haaks families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haaks 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 145 census records available for the last name Haaks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haaks 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Haaks. 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 29 military records available for the last name Haaks. For the veterans among your Haaks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haaks lifespan?

Average Haaks life expectancy in 1966 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haaks 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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