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Hookstadt Family History

Hookstadt 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: Hochstadt, Hofstad, Holstad, Homstad, Constant, Kolstad, Rogstad

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Where is the Hookstadt family from?

You can see how Hookstadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hookstadt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hookstadt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hookstadt families living in Illinois. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hookstadt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hookstadt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hookstadt 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 Hookstadt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Punch Press was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hookstadt. 100% of Hookstadt men worked as a Punch Press.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Punch Press
    100%

What Hookstadt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Hookstadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hookstadt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hookstadt. 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 29 military records available for the last name Hookstadt. For the veterans among your Hookstadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hookstadt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Hookstadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hookstadt in 1964 was 58, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hookstadt 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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