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Hokka Family History

Hokka 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: Hook, Hock, Polka, Hora, Honda, Hoak, Horta, Hoek, Shonka, Huska

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Where is the Hokka family from?

You can see how Hokka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hokka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hokka families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Hokka families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hokka's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hokka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hokka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hokka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Hokka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hokka 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Hokka. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hokka. For the veterans among your Hokka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hokka lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Hokka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hokka in 1976 was 64, and 79 in 1990.

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