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Hoke Family History

Hoke Surname Meaning

German (Höke): occupational name from Middle Low German hoke hake ‘small trader’ (see Hock).

Americanized form of German Hauck.

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


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Where is the Hoke family from?

You can see how Hoke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Hoke families living in Lancashire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Hoke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hoke families in 1891.
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What did your Hoke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoke. 80% of Hoke 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
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%

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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Hoke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoke 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 Hoke. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Hoke. For the veterans among your Hoke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoke lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Hoke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hoke in 1941 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoke 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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