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Hoeb Family History

Hoeb Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hoen, Hoe, Loeb, Hoem, Hoey, Hoes, Hoek, Hoel, Hoeg, Heeb

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Where is the Hoeb family from?

You can see how Hoeb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeb family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoeb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Hoeb families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hoeb's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hoeb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeb 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 Hoeb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Expressman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoeb. 25% of Hoeb men worked as an Expressman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Expressman
    25%
  • Bank Clerk
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

What Hoeb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Hoeb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeb 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Hoeb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Hoeb. For the veterans among your Hoeb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeb lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Hoeb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hoeb in 1949 was 40, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoeb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoeb 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.

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