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Hockersmith Family History

Hockersmith Surname Meaning

Variant of Hockensmith.

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


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Where is the Hockersmith family from?

You can see how Hockersmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockersmith family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hockersmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Hockersmith families living in Kentucky. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hockersmith's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hockersmith families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hockersmith 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 Hockersmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hockersmith. 39% of Hockersmith men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Hockersmith women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hockersmith were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • House Work
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%

What Hockersmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hockersmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockersmith 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Hockersmith. 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 939 military records available for the last name Hockersmith. For the veterans among your Hockersmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockersmith lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hockersmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Hockersmith in 1947 was 40, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hockersmith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hockersmith 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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