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Hoie Family History

Hoie 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: Hone, Hose, Hope, Hole, Howe, Hove, Hoe, Hoxie, Hoye, Hoke

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Where is the Hoie family from?

You can see how Hoie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hoie families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hoie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoie 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 Hoie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoie. 39% of Hoie men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Blacksmith
    16%

What Hoie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 820 census records available for the last name Hoie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoie 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 934 immigration records available for the last name Hoie. 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 328 military records available for the last name Hoie. For the veterans among your Hoie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoie lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hoie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hoie in 1957 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoie 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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