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Hoedt Family History

Hoedt 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: Hoeft, Holdt, Hood, Oest, Holt, Host, Horst, Hoad, Hoen, Hold

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Where is the Hoedt family from?

You can see how Hoedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoedt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Hoedt families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hoedt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hoedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoedt 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 Hoedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoedt. 60% of Hoedt men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hoedt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoedt were Farming and Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Hoedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Hoedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoedt 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Hoedt. 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 86 military records available for the last name Hoedt. For the veterans among your Hoedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoedt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hoedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hoedt in 1963 was 75, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoedt 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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