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Hookom Family History

Hookom 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: Hook, Hooton, Hooker, Hooks, Hopko, Honkomp, Yokom, Hooke, Croom

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Where is the Hookom family from?

You can see how Hookom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hookom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hookom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Hookom families living in London. This was about 91% of all the recorded Hookom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hookom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hookom 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 Hookom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hookom. 67% of Hookom men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hookom women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hookom were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Hookom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Hookom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hookom 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hookom. 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 32 military records available for the last name Hookom. For the veterans among your Hookom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hookom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hookom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hookom in 1962 was 94, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hookom 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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