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Hokeness Family History

Hokeness 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: Holness, Hoenes, Harkness, Holderness, Harness, Loveless, Boness

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Where is the Hokeness family from?

You can see how Hokeness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hokeness family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hokeness family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hokeness's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hokeness families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hokeness 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 Hokeness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hokeness. 100% of Hokeness 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
    100%

What Hokeness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Hokeness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hokeness 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 immigration records available for the last name Hokeness. 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 32 military records available for the last name Hokeness. For the veterans among your Hokeness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hokeness lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1999, in the United States, Hokeness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hokeness in 1951 was 52, and 93 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hokeness

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hokeness 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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