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Hoynes Family History

Hoynes Surname Meaning

from Ó hEoghain (see Hoyne) with excrescent English -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hoynes family from?

You can see how Hoynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoynes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoynes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Hoynes families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Hoynes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoynes families in 1891.
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What did your Hoynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer In Motor Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hoynes. 100% of Hoynes men worked as a General Labourer In Motor Work and 100% of Hoynes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer In Motor Work
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 486 immigration records available for the last name Hoynes. 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 386 military records available for the last name Hoynes. For the veterans among your Hoynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoynes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hoynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hoynes in 1965 was 66, and 52 in 2003.

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