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Hak Family History

Hak Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Haack. Czech (Hák): from the vocabulary word hák ‘hook’ applied as a nickname for someone with a hooked nose.

Cambodian: written ហាក់ of Chinese origin from 和 meaning ‘peace’ (see He). Muslim (mainly India): variant of Haq.

Chinese: Hakka form of the surname 郝 see Hao.

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


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You can see how Hak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Hak families living in Alberta. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hak's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hak families in 1911.
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What did your Hak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hak. 100% of Hak men worked as a Labourer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hak. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hak. For the veterans among your Hak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hak in 1963 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

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