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Hoakes Family History

Hoakes 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: Oakes, Noakes, Hakes, Hayes, Coates, Goates, Holmes, Hake, Rokes

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Where is the Hoakes family from?

You can see how Hoakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoakes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoakes families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hoakes families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hoakes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hoakes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoakes 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 Hoakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoakes. 100% of Hoakes 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 360 census records available for the last name Hoakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoakes 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Hoakes. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hoakes. For the veterans among your Hoakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoakes lifespan?

Average Hoakes life expectancy in 1987 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoakes 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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