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Hokien Family History

Hokien 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: Holien, Howden, Holten, Jokinen, Hoen, Heien, Hoskin, Hollen, Oien

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Where is the Hokien family from?

You can see how Hokien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hokien family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Hokien families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hokien's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hokien families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hokien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hokien ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hokien ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Hokien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Hokien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hokien 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hokien. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hokien. For the veterans among your Hokien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hokien lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Hokien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hokien in 1965 was 71, and 88 in 1996.

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