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Hookanson Family History

Hookanson 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: Hokanson, Hokenson, Hodkinson, Hoganson, Hakanson, Hopkinson

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Where is the Hookanson family from?

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

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hookanson. 100% of Hookanson men worked as an Attendant.

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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

  • Attendant
    100%

What Hookanson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Hookanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hookanson 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Hookanson. 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 26 military records available for the last name Hookanson. For the veterans among your Hookanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hookanson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hookanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hookanson in 1968 was 58, and 100 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hookanson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hookanson 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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