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Hockerson Family History

Hockerson 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: Hickerson, Holgerson, Hokenson, Rickerson, Holverson, Dickerson

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Where is the Hockerson family from?

You can see how Hockerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockerson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hockerson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Hockerson family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hockerson's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Hockerson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hockerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hockerson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Hockerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockerson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hockerson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Hockerson. For the veterans among your Hockerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockerson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Hockerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hockerson in 1966 was 77, and 98 in 1999.

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