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Hoiseth Family History

Hoiseth 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: Helseth, Roseth, Borseth, Hogsett, Halseth, Forseth, Huseth, Howeth

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Where is the Hoiseth family from?

You can see how Hoiseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoiseth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoiseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hoiseth families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoiseth's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hoiseth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoiseth 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 Hoiseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoiseth. 67% of Hoiseth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hoiseth women worked as a Maid.

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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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Hoiseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Hoiseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoiseth 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Hoiseth. 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 61 military records available for the last name Hoiseth. For the veterans among your Hoiseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoiseth lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Hoiseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hoiseth in 1958 was 44, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoiseth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoiseth 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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