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

Similar surnames: Woodham, Crookham, Dockham, Hougham, Hotham, Hook, Wickham, Markham, Kirkham, Downham

8K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
534	Military Records
850	Immigration Records
8K	Census and Voter Lists
11K	Member Trees

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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.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hookham 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 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.

Builders labourer

22%

Painter

16%

Gardener

16%

Painter decorator

16%

Unpaid domestic duties

76%

Housewife

Domestic duties unpaid

Home duties

What Hookham family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 8K 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 List

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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Military Records

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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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

Where is the Hookham family from?

What did your Hookham ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Builders labourer

22%

Painter

16%

Gardener

16%

Painter decorator

16%

Unpaid domestic duties

76%

Housewife

Domestic duties unpaid

Home duties

What Hookham family records will you find?

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.

Hookham Family History

Hookham Surname Meaning

30,000 record(s) for Hookham

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What did your Hookham ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Hookham family records will you find?

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What is the average Hookham lifespan?

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Hookham Surname Meaning

30,000 record(s) for Hookham

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Hookham family from?

What did your Hookham ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Hookham family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Hookham family history

What is the average Hookham lifespan?

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