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Hokanson Family History

Hokanson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Håkansson (see Hakanson) and its Norwegian cognate Håkensen (see Haakenson).

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


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Where is the Hokanson family from?

You can see how Hokanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hokanson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hokanson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hokanson family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hokanson's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Hokanson families in 1891.
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What did your Hokanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hokanson. 25% of Hokanson men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Hokanson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hokanson were Salesman and Secretary.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Secretary
    9%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hokanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hokanson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hokanson. 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 Hokanson. For the veterans among your Hokanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hokanson lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hokanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hokanson in 1945 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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