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Hocksema Family History

Hocksema 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: Hoeksema, Hockley, Hocker, Hecksel, Hoekstra, Houseman, Hockman

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Where is the Hocksema family from?

You can see how Hocksema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hocksema family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hocksema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Hocksema families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hocksema's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hocksema families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hocksema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hocksema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hocksema. 34% of Hocksema men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hocksema women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hocksema were Painter and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Hocksema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hocksema 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Hocksema. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hocksema. For the veterans among your Hocksema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hocksema lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hocksema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hocksema in 1967 was 82, and 61 in 2004.

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