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Hoes Family History

Hoes Surname Meaning

English (Suffolk): variant of Howes.

Dutch: nickname for a courteous person from Middle Dutch hovesc hoesch ‘courtly courteous’ (literally ‘as at a court’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hoes family from?

You can see how Hoes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Hoes families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Hoes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoes families in 1891.
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What did your Hoes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoes. 100% of Hoes 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Hoes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoes 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Hoes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hoes. For the veterans among your Hoes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hoes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hoes in 1957 was 25, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoes 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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