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Hoks Family History

Hoks 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: Hoos, Hons, Hoes, Hooks, Hoke, Hoss, Ross, Hong, Horn, Sok

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Where is the Hoks family from?

You can see how Hoks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoks family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hoks family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoks's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hoks families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoks 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 Hoks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoks. 50% of Hoks men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hoks women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hoks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Hoks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoks 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Hoks. 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 54 military records available for the last name Hoks. For the veterans among your Hoks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoks lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Hoks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hoks in 1968 was 92, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoks 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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