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Hookstra Family History

Hookstra 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: Hoekstra, Hornstra, Boonstra, Hofstra, Kooistra, Hamstra, Hooker

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Where is the Hookstra family from?

You can see how Hookstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hookstra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hookstra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Hookstra families living in Nebraska. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hookstra's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Hookstra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hookstra 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 Hookstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hookstra. 43% of Hookstra men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hookstra women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Farm Operator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Hookstra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Hookstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hookstra 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Hookstra. 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 55 military records available for the last name Hookstra. For the veterans among your Hookstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hookstra lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hookstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hookstra in 1964 was 80, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hookstra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hookstra 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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