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Hookham Family History

Hookham Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from a lost or unidentified place probably named in Middle English with hoke ‘hook hook-shaped’.

It combines the elements hoke and ham(me), where ham(me) refers to ‘water meadow hemmed-in land’.

The Old English terms involved are hōc and hamm.

This name likely indicates a geographical feature important to the identity or location of the place.

Understanding the etymology provides insights into the historical landscape and settlement patterns in the region.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hookham family from?

You can see how Hookham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hookham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hookham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 98 Hookham families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Hookham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hookham families in 1891.
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What did your Hookham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hookham. 22% of Hookham men worked as a Builders Labourer and 76% of Hookham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hookham were Painter decorator and Home 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

  • Builders Labourer
    22%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Gardener
    16%
  • Painter decorator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%
  • Home Duties
    3%

What Hookham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hookham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hookham 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 850 immigration records available for the last name Hookham. 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 534 military records available for the last name Hookham. For the veterans among your Hookham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hookham lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hookham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hookham in 1958 was 74, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hookham 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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