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Hookey Family History

Hookey Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Hookway.

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


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Where is the Hookey family from?

You can see how Hookey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hookey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hookey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 146 Hookey families living in Hampshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hookey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Hookey families in 1891.
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What did your Hookey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hookey. 20% of Hookey men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 85% of Hookey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hookey were General Farm Hand and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Carpenter joiner
    20%
  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • Master Blacksmith
    20%
  • General Farm Hand
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hookey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hookey 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 Hookey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hookey. For the veterans among your Hookey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hookey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hookey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hookey in 1963 was 69, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hookey 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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