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Hookness Family History

Hookness 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: Harkness, Holness, Goodness, Harness, Boness, Fodness, Likness

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Where is the Hookness family from?

You can see how Hookness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hookness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hookness families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hookness's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hookness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hookness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Hookness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hookness 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hookness. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hookness. For the veterans among your Hookness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hookness lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Hookness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hookness in 1967 was 75, and 64 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hookness 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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