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Hookinson Family History

Hookinson 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: Hodkinson, Hopkinson, Hoskinson, Hokenson, Hokanson, Hankinson

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Where is the Hookinson family from?

You can see how Hookinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hookinson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hookinson families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Hookinson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hookinson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hookinson families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hookinson 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 Hookinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gunfitter Naval and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hookinson. 100% of Hookinson men worked as a Gunfitter Naval and 100% of Hookinson 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

  • Gunfitter Naval
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hookinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Hookinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hookinson 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hookinson. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hookinson. For the veterans among your Hookinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hookinson lifespan?

Average Hookinson life expectancy in 1973 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hookinson 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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