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Hoke Family History

Hoke Name Meaning

German (Höke): occupational name from Middle Low German hoke hake ‘small trader’ (see Hock ). Americanized form of German Hauck .

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


Similar surnames: Hose, Howe, Koke, Hone, Hoge, Hake, Hope, Hopke, Hyke, Hacke

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Where is the Hoke family from?

You can see how Hoke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 43 Hoke families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hoke's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hoke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoke. 18% of Hoke men worked as a Farmer and 7% of Hoke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoke were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Maid
    5%
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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Hoke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hoke. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Hoke. For the veterans among your Hoke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoke lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Hoke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hoke in 1941 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

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