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Hoys Family History

Hoys Surname Meaning

see Hoyes.

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


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Where is the Hoys family from?

You can see how Hoys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Hoys families living in Lancashire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Hoys's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hoys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoys 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 Hoys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoys. 100% of Hoys 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hoys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoys 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Hoys. 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 517 military records available for the last name Hoys. For the veterans among your Hoys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoys lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Hoys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hoys in 1974 was 79, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoys 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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