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Hooning Family History

Hooning 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: Horning, Henning, Dorning, Cooling, Ronning, Honig, Hoving, Froning

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Where is the Hooning family from?

You can see how Hooning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hooning family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hooning families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hooning's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hooning families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hooning 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 132 census records available for the last name Hooning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hooning 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Hooning. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hooning. For the veterans among your Hooning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hooning lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Hooning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hooning in 1965 was 81, and 92 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hooning 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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