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Hokit Family History

Hokit 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: Hoit, Hakim, Holt, Host, Horst, Oki, Joki, Aoki, Hoskin, Honig

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Where is the Hokit family from?

You can see how Hokit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hokit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hokit families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Hokit families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hokit's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hokit families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hokit 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 Hokit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hokit. 43% of Hokit men worked as a 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
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Tractor Driver
    29%

What Hokit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Hokit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hokit 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hokit. 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 117 military records available for the last name Hokit. For the veterans among your Hokit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hokit lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hokit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hokit in 1965 was 64, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hokit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hokit 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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