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Hookway Family History

Hookway Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Hookway in Crediton (Devon) which derives its name from Old English hōc ‘hook; bend in a river or hook-shaped hill spur’.

It indicates a geographic feature of the landscape, suggesting the presence of a distinctive landform in the area.

The term hōc reflects the physical characteristics that may have influenced settlement patterns.

Additionally, weg refers to a way or path, indicating the movement and travel routes used by people.

Overall, this name encapsulates both the geography and the connectivity of the region in historical context.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hookway family from?

You can see how Hookway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hookway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hookway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 359 Hookway families living in Devon. This was about 54% of all the recorded Hookway's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hookway families in 1891.
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What did your Hookway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hookway. 30% of Hookway men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Hookway women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hookway were Bricklayer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • House Decorator
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Retired
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Hookway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hookway 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 968 immigration records available for the last name Hookway. 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 766 military records available for the last name Hookway. For the veterans among your Hookway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hookway lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hookway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hookway in 1963 was 72, and 74 in 2004.

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