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Hooksma Family History

Hooksma 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: Hooks, Hoeksema, Hokama, Boomsma, Hook, Cosma, Okuma, Horsman, Hoos

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Hooksma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hooksma 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 Hooksma. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hooksma. For the veterans among your Hooksma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hooksma lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Hooksma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hooksma in 1988 was 69, and 82 in 1997.

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