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Hockers Family History

Hockers 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: Hocker, Hockert, Rockers, Hacker, Dockery, Rocker, Cocker, Locker

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Where is the Hockers family from?

You can see how Hockers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hockers families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hockers's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hockers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hockers 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 Hockers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hockers. 54% of Hockers men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hockers women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hockers were Teacher and Housekeeper.

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Hockers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Hockers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockers 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Hockers. 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 34 military records available for the last name Hockers. For the veterans among your Hockers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockers lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hockers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hockers in 1961 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hockers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hockers 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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