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Hokstad Family History

Hokstad 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: Hofstad, Holstad, Homstad, Kolstad, Rogstad, Onstad, Hunstad, Harstad

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Where is the Hokstad family from?

You can see how Hokstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hokstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hokstad family living in North Dakota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hokstad's in USA. North Dakota and 3 other states had the highest population of Hokstad families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Hokstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hokstad 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Hokstad. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hokstad. For the veterans among your Hokstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hokstad lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hokstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hokstad in 1968 was 100, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hokstad 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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