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Hoekins Family History

Hoekins Name 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: Hopkins, Hoskins, Hawkins, Hoskin, Dockins, Boykins, Corkins, Hopkin

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Where is the Hoekins family from?

You can see how Hoekins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoekins family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hoekins family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoekins 's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Hoekins families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hoekins ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Hoekins . Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoekins 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 Hoekins . 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 2 military records available for the last name Hoekins . For the veterans among your Hoekins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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