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Hoekema Family History

Hoekema 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: Hoeksema, Hokama, Harkema, Heerema, Boerema, Hoekman, Jokela, Okuma

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Where is the Hoekema family from?

You can see how Hoekema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoekema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoekema family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoekema's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hoekema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoekema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Hoekema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoekema 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Hoekema. 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 65 military records available for the last name Hoekema. For the veterans among your Hoekema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoekema lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Hoekema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hoekema in 1970 was 84, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoekema 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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