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Hokey Family History

Hokey 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: Honey, Hoey, Hoke, Hockey, Lokey, Hovey, Howey, Gokey, Horkey, Okey

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Where is the Hokey family from?

You can see how Hokey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hokey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hokey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hokey families living in Kansas. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hokey's in USA. Kansas and 3 other states had the highest population of Hokey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hokey 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 Hokey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hokey. 60% of Hokey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hokey women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Hokey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Hokey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hokey 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hokey. 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 53 military records available for the last name Hokey. For the veterans among your Hokey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hokey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Hokey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hokey in 1966 was 62, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hokey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hokey 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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