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Hoien Family History

Hoien 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, Heien, Holien, Oien, Holen, Hogen, Homen, Horen, Howen, Hoben

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Where is the Hoien family from?

You can see how Hoien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Hoien families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoien's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hoien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoien 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 Hoien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoien. 43% of Hoien men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Frame Maker
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Hoien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Hoien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoien 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Hoien. 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 157 military records available for the last name Hoien. For the veterans among your Hoien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoien lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hoien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hoien in 1965 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoien 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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