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Hockanson Family History

Hockanson 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: Hokanson, Hokenson, Hodkinson, Hoganson, Hakanson, Hopkinson

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Where is the Hockanson family from?

You can see how Hockanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockanson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hockanson families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hockanson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hockanson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Hockanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockanson 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hockanson. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hockanson. For the veterans among your Hockanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockanson lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Hockanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hockanson in 1983 was 90, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hockanson 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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