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Hachmann Family History

Hachmann Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone living near a hedge or enclosure from Middle Low German hach ‘hedge, enclosure, fenced pasture or woodland’

or a habitational name for someone from a place called Hachum (dialect Hachen) in Lower Saxony.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hachmann family from?

You can see how Hachmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hachmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hachmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Hachmann families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hachmann's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Hachmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hachmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hachmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hachmann. 25% of Hachmann men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Hachmann women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hachmann were Truck Driver and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Hachmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hachmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hachmann 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 970 immigration records available for the last name Hachmann. 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 478 military records available for the last name Hachmann. For the veterans among your Hachmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hachmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hachmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hachmann in 1963 was 67, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hachmann 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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