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Hookham Name Meaning

English: habitational name from a lost or unidentified place probably named in Middle English with hoke ‘hook hook-shaped’ + ham(me) ‘water meadow hemmed-in land’ (Old English hōc + hamm).

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


Similar surnames: Woodham, Crookham, Dockham, Hougham, Hotham, Hook, Wickham, Markham

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Where is the Hookham family from?

You can see how Hookham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hookham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hookham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Hookham families living in Iowa. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hookham's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hookham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hookham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hookham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hookham. 67% of Hookham 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
    67%
  • Contractor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hookham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hookham 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 850 immigration records available for the last name Hookham. 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 534 military records available for the last name Hookham. For the veterans among your Hookham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hookham lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hookham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hookham in 1958 was 74, and 51 in 2004.

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