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Hokkanen Family History

Hokkanen Surname Meaning

Finnish: from the Karelian personal name Hokka (a derivative of Russian Foka from Greek Phokas) + the surname suffix -nen.

Recorded since the 16th century in Savonia in the east of Finland from where it spread early to the central part of the country.

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


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Where is the Hokkanen family from?

You can see how Hokkanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hokkanen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hokkanen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Hokkanen families living in Minnesota. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hokkanen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hokkanen families in 1920.
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What did your Hokkanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hokkanen. 43% of Hokkanen men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hokkanen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hokkanen were Farm Work and Waitress.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Lumber Piler
    8%
  • Farm Work
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

What Hokkanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Hokkanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hokkanen 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 Hokkanen. 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 227 military records available for the last name Hokkanen. For the veterans among your Hokkanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hokkanen lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hokkanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hokkanen in 1951 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hokkanen 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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