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Hokinson Family History

Hokinson 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: Hokenson, Hokanson, Hodkinson, Hopkinson, Hoskinson, Kinson, Hogenson

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Where is the Hokinson family from?

You can see how Hokinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hokinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hokinson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Hokinson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hokinson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hokinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hokinson 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 Hokinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hokinson. 100% of Hokinson 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%

What Hokinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hokinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hokinson 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Hokinson. 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 86 military records available for the last name Hokinson. For the veterans among your Hokinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hokinson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hokinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hokinson in 1961 was 49, and 37 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hokinson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hokinson 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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