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Hokenstad Family History

Hokenstad 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: Hofstad, Onstad, Hunstad, Hegstad, Holstad, Hasenstab, Evenstad

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Where is the Hokenstad family from?

You can see how Hokenstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hokenstad family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hokenstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Hokenstad families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Hokenstad's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Hokenstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hokenstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hokenstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hokenstad. 100% of Hokenstad men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Hokenstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hokenstad 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hokenstad. 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 66 military records available for the last name Hokenstad. For the veterans among your Hokenstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hokenstad lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Hokenstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hokenstad in 1967 was 61, and 91 in 2002.

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