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Hookala Family History

Hookala 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: Honkala, Hakala, Hokama, Hook, Hietala, Jokela, Haapala, Ojala

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Hookala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hookala 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hookala. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hookala. For the veterans among your Hookala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hookala lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Hookala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hookala in 1978 was 76, and 55 in 2001.

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