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Hok Family History

Hok Surname Meaning

Cambodian: written ហុក probably from Chinese 鹤 ‘crane’ the name of a bird treated as a precious and lucky animal in the past

and often used in personal names in Chinese.

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


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Where is the Hok family from?

You can see how Hok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hok family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hok families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hok families living in Durham. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hok's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Hok families in 1891.
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What did your Hok ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hok. 100% of Hok 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 978 census records available for the last name Hok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hok 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hok. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hok. For the veterans among your Hok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hok lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Hok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hok in 1969 was 63, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hok 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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