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Hoexter Family History

Hoexter 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: Hoelter, Hexter, Hoerter, Holter, Horter, Hoelzer, Hefter, Hoster

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Where is the Hoexter family from?

You can see how Hoexter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoexter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoexter families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hoexter family living in Dorset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoexter's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Hoexter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoexter 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 Hoexter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoexter. 60% of Hoexter men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Attendant
    40%

What Hoexter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Hoexter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoexter 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Hoexter. 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 39 military records available for the last name Hoexter. For the veterans among your Hoexter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoexter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hoexter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hoexter in 1962 was 66, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoexter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoexter 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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