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Hocken Family History

Hocken Surname Meaning

see Hockin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hocken family from?

You can see how Hocken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hocken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hocken families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 146 Hocken families living in Cornwall. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hocken's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Hocken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hocken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hocken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hocken. 100% of Hocken men worked as a Farmer and 93% of Hocken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Private Means
    8%

What Hocken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hocken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hocken 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hocken. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hocken. For the veterans among your Hocken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hocken lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Hocken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hocken in 1962 was 79, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hocken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hocken 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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