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Lhoest Family History

Lhoest 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: Oest, Host, Horst, Hoeft, Hoes, Holst, Yoest, Hoese, Chrest, Chouest

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Where is the Lhoest family from?

You can see how Lhoest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lhoest family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Lhoest families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Lhoest's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Lhoest families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Lhoest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lhoest 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Lhoest. 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 24 military records available for the last name Lhoest. For the veterans among your Lhoest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lhoest lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Lhoest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lhoest in 1965 was 72, and 58 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lhoest 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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