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Hoikkala Family History

Hoikkala 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: Heikkila, Honkala, Hietala, Hakala, Wirkkala, Mikkola, Pakkala

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Where is the Hoikkala family from?

You can see how Hoikkala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoikkala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoikkala family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoikkala's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoikkala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoikkala 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 Hoikkala ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hoikkala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Hoikkala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoikkala 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Hoikkala. 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 Hoikkala. For the veterans among your Hoikkala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoikkala lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hoikkala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hoikkala in 1965 was 52, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoikkala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoikkala 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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