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Hockam Family History

Hockam Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hickam, Hock, Hocker, Dockham, Hotham, Roskam, Hockman, Dockum

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Where is the Hockam family from?

You can see how Hockam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hockam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hockam families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hockam's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Hockam families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Hockam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockam 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hockam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 military records available for the last name Hockam. For the veterans among your Hockam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockam lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hockam 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hockam

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