Hookum Family History

Hookum Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Hook, Holum, Hoium, Hooker, Hooks, Forkum, Dockum, Corkum, Hodum, Yoakum

376 record(s) for Hookum

147	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
24	Military Records
27	Immigration Records
82	Census and Voter Lists
96	Member Trees

Where is the Hookum family from?

You can see how Hookum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hookum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hookum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hookum family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hookum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hookum families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hookum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hookum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hookum.

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%

What Hookum family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 82 census records available for the last name Hookum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hookum census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Hookum. 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.

Military Records

There are 24 military records available for the last name Hookum. For the veterans among your Hookum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Hookum lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Hookum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hookum in 1976 was 65, and 81 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hookum ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.