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Hocken Family History

Hocken Name Meaning

see Hockin .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Hocker, Docken, Hockey, Ocken, Locken, Hicken, Hockin, Hosken, Cocke

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Where is the Hocken family from?

You can see how Hocken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hocken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hocken families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 30 Hocken families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hocken's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hocken families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hocken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hocken ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hocken. 50% of Hocken men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Manager
    30%
  • Foreman
    20%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hocken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hocken 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hocken. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hocken. For the veterans among your Hocken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hocken lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Hocken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hocken in 1962 was 79, and 82 in 2002.

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