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Hoyney Family History

Hoyney 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: Horney, Honey, Hoyne, Torney, Hone, Coyne, Dolney, Howley, Horner

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Where is the Hoyney family from?

You can see how Hoyney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoyney family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoyney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hoyney family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoyney's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hoyney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoyney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Hoyney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoyney 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hoyney. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hoyney. For the veterans among your Hoyney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoyney lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Hoyney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hoyney in 1983 was 72, and 80 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoyney 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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