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Hokenson Family History

Hokenson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Håkensen (see Haakenson) or its Swedish cognate Håkansson (see Hakanson).

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


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Where is the Hokenson family from?

You can see how Hokenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hokenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hokenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hokenson family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hokenson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hokenson families in 1891.
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What did your Hokenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hokenson. 21% of Hokenson men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Hokenson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hokenson were Carpenter and Cook.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    45%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Cook
    23%

What Hokenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hokenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hokenson 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Hokenson. 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 451 military records available for the last name Hokenson. For the veterans among your Hokenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hokenson lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hokenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hokenson in 1947 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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