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Hoket Family History

Hoket 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: Hoke, Hovet, Homer, Hone, Hose, Hope, Hole, Holt, Roker, Host

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Where is the Hoket family from?

You can see how Hoket families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoket family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoket families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hoket family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoket's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoket families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoket surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoket ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Hoket. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoket 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hoket. 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 55 military records available for the last name Hoket. For the veterans among your Hoket ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoket lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Hoket life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hoket in 1972 was 88, and 74 in 1997.

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