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Hachmeister Name Meaning

North German: variant of Hagemeister .

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


Similar surnames: Hafemeister, Hameister, Hagemeister, Heister, Hoffmeister, Schoessler

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Where is the Hachmeister family from?

You can see how Hachmeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hachmeister family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hachmeister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 30 Hachmeister families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hachmeister's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hachmeister families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hachmeister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hachmeister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hachmeister. 25% of Hachmeister men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hachmeister women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hachmeister were Truck Driver and Cashier. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housegirl
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Cashier
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hachmeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hachmeister 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Hachmeister. 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 390 military records available for the last name Hachmeister. For the veterans among your Hachmeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hachmeister lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hachmeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hachmeister in 1960 was 40, and 51 in 2004.

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