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Haken Family History

Haken Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Haack.

English (Suffolk): variant of Hakin itself a variant of Hawkin (see Hawkins).

Altered form of Irish Hagan.

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


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Where is the Haken family from?

You can see how Haken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Haken families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Haken families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 70% of all the recorded Haken's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Haken families in 1911.
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What did your Haken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Haken. 45% of Haken men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 68% of Haken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haken were Insurance Clerk and Nurse.

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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 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    45%
  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Insurance Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Cotton Weaver
    15%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Nurse
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Haken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haken 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 735 immigration records available for the last name Haken. 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 Haken. For the veterans among your Haken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haken lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Haken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Haken in 1949 was 51, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haken 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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