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Hocknell Name Meaning

see Hockenhull .see Hucknall .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Bucknell, Rockwell, Bicknell, Cockrell, Sockwell, Becknell, Cornell

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Where is the Hocknell family from?

You can see how Hocknell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hocknell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hocknell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Hocknell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hocknell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hocknell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hocknell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hocknell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hocknell. 34% of Hocknell men worked as a Chauffeur. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chauffeur
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 242 immigration records available for the last name Hocknell. 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 245 military records available for the last name Hocknell. For the veterans among your Hocknell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hocknell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hocknell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hocknell in 1967 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

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