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Hockenson Family History

Hockenson 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: Hokenson, Hokanson, Hogenson, Hodkinson, Haakenson, Dickenson

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Where is the Hockenson family from?

You can see how Hockenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hockenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Hockenson families living in Cheshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hockenson's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hockenson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hockenson 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 Hockenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hockenson. 45% of Hockenson men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Hockenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Hockenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockenson 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hockenson. 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 85 military records available for the last name Hockenson. For the veterans among your Hockenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockenson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hockenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hockenson in 1956 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hockenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hockenson 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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