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Hoak Family History

Hoak Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of Dutch Hoek.

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


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Where is the Hoak family from?

You can see how Hoak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Hoak families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hoak's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hoak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoak 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 Hoak ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoak. 100% of Hoak women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hoak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoak 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Hoak. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hoak. For the veterans among your Hoak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoak lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hoak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hoak in 1944 was 36, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoak 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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