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Hookings Family History

Hookings Surname Meaning

variant of Howkins with intrusive -g.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hookings family from?

You can see how Hookings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hookings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hookings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Hookings families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hookings's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hookings families in 1891.
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What did your Hookings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hookings. 37% of Hookings men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Hookings women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hookings were Colliery Hewer and Domestic Duties (unpaid).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    37%
  • Gardener
    28%
  • M Engineer
    19%
  • Colliery Hewer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Duties (unpaid)
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hookings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hookings 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Hookings. 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 220 military records available for the last name Hookings. For the veterans among your Hookings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hookings lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hookings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hookings in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hookings

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hookings 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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