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Hokett Family History

Hokett Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Hockett.

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


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Where is the Hokett family from?

You can see how Hokett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hokett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hokett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hokett family living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hokett's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Hokett families in 1891.
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What did your Hokett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hokett. 50% of Hokett men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Hokett women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hokett were Farmer and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Hokett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Hokett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hokett 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hokett. 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 200 military records available for the last name Hokett. For the veterans among your Hokett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hokett lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hokett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hokett in 1960 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hokett 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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