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Hokr Family History

Hokr 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: Hoar, Hoke, Horr, Hong, Horn, Sok, Hook, Hood, Thor, Ho

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Where is the Hokr family from?

You can see how Hokr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hokr family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hokr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Hokr family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hokr's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Hokr families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Hokr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hokr 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Hokr. 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 61 military records available for the last name Hokr. For the veterans among your Hokr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hokr lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hokr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hokr in 1970 was 84, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hokr 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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