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Origins of the Hack surname

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About the Hacks

We have a total number of 14265 records for people with the last name Hack.

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Where do most Hacks live?

In 1921, most Hacks lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hacks

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 12,200 records for the Hack surname. The oldest one dates back to 1810.

Who were Hacks most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hacks.

What are the most common Hack first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Hack family members

Common jobs for Hacks

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hacks in 1921
Dressmaker

64

Servant

37

Laundress

35

General Servant

34

House Servant

34

Common Male occupations for Hacks in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

108

General Labourer

52

Farmer

43

Farm Labourer

41

Carpenter

36

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