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Hoekzema Family History

Hoekzema 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: Hoeksema, Hoezee, Hoelzer, Hoekstra, Hokama, Holzem, Hoelzel, Harkema

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Where is the Hoekzema family from?

You can see how Hoekzema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoekzema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hoekzema families living in Michigan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hoekzema's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hoekzema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoekzema 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 Hoekzema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoekzema. 100% of Hoekzema men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Hoekzema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Hoekzema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoekzema 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Hoekzema. 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 103 military records available for the last name Hoekzema. For the veterans among your Hoekzema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoekzema lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hoekzema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hoekzema in 1964 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoekzema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoekzema 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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