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Hoker Family History

Hoker 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: Homer, Roker, Hober, Hover, Koker, Hoger, Hofer, Boker, Hocker, Hoyer

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Where is the Hoker family from?

You can see how Hoker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Hoker families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Hoker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hoker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoker 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 Hoker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoker. 72% of Hoker 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
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    29%

What Hoker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoker 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Hoker. 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 239 military records available for the last name Hoker. For the veterans among your Hoker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hoker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hoker in 1965 was 68, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoker 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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