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Hokins Family History

Hokins 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: Hopkins, Hoskins, Hawkins, Hoskin, Hoving, Dockins, Boykins, Hons

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Where is the Hokins family from?

You can see how Hokins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hokins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hokins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hokins family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Hokins's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Hokins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hokins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hokins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hokins. 28% of Hokins men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hokins women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Labor
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hokins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hokins 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Hokins. 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 124 military records available for the last name Hokins. For the veterans among your Hokins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hokins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Hokins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hokins in 1967 was 67, and 83 in 2002.

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