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Hoysan Family History

Hoysan 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: Hoyman, Hayman, Hasan, Hoyland, Hassan, Horan, Hogan, Horsman, Honan

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Hoysan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoysan 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hoysan. 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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There are 46 military records available for the last name Hoysan. For the veterans among your Hoysan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoysan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hoysan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hoysan in 1965 was 82, and 75 in 2003.

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