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Hokin Family History

Hokin 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: Hoskin, Hopkin, Hobin, Hockin, Okin, Horn, Hain, Chopin, Hankin

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Where is the Hokin family from?

You can see how Hokin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hokin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hokin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hokin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hokin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hokin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hokin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hokin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hokin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hokin 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Hokin. 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 87 military records available for the last name Hokin. For the veterans among your Hokin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hokin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hokin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hokin in 1968 was 80, and 79 in 2003.

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