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Hookfin Family History

Hookfin Surname Meaning

African American: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Hookfin family from?

You can see how Hookfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hookfin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hookfin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Hookfin families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hookfin's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Hookfin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hookfin 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 Hookfin ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Cook
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Hookfin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Hookfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hookfin 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 immigration records available for the last name Hookfin. 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 78 military records available for the last name Hookfin. For the veterans among your Hookfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hookfin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hookfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hookfin in 1965 was 39, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hookfin 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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