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Hoekman Family History

Hoekman Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Hoek extended with man ‘man’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hoekman family from?

You can see how Hoekman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoekman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoekman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hoekman family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoekman's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Hoekman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoekman 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 Hoekman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoekman. 60% of Hoekman 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
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%

What Hoekman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Hoekman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoekman 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Hoekman. 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 68 military records available for the last name Hoekman. For the veterans among your Hoekman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoekman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hoekman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hoekman in 1965 was 63, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoekman 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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