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Hoal Family History

Hoal 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: Hoad, Hoar, Hoak, Holl, Hohl, Hoel, Hoag, Boal, Heal, Toal

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Where is the Hoal family from?

You can see how Hoal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hoal families living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoal's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Hoal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoal 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 Hoal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoal. 100% of Hoal 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoal 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Hoal. 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 103 military records available for the last name Hoal. For the veterans among your Hoal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hoal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hoal in 1966 was 87, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoal 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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