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Hoock Name Meaning

North German: variant of Houck .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Holck, Hoeck, Hack, Houck, Boock, Hoof, Poock, Krock, Hock, Honick

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Where is the Hoock family from?

You can see how Hoock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hoock family living in Georgia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hoock's in USA. Georgia and 3 other states had the highest population of Hoock families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hoock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoock. 28% of Hoock men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Hoock women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoock were Salesman and 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
    17%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoock 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Hoock. 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 668 military records available for the last name Hoock. For the veterans among your Hoock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoock lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hoock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hoock in 1963 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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