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Origins of the Hooken surname

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About the Hookens

We have a total number of 38 records for people with the last name Hooken.

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Where do most Hookens live?

In 1921, most Hookens lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Hookens

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 20 records for the Hooken surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Hookens most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Hooken first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Hookens

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hookens in 1921
Cooper

1

House Servant

1

Servant (Dom)

1

Common Male occupations for Hookens in 1921
Army Private Soldier

1

Carman

1

Carter

1

Cooper

1

Farm Labourer

1

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