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Hookes Family History

Hookes Surname Meaning

see Hooks.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hookes family from?

You can see how Hookes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hookes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hookes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Hookes families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Hookes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hookes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hookes 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 Hookes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hookes. 100% of Hookes men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Hookes 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hookes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hookes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hookes 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Hookes. 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 135 military records available for the last name Hookes. For the veterans among your Hookes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hookes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Hookes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hookes in 1962 was 73, and 61 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hookes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hookes 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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