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Hoesel Family History

Hoesel Surname Meaning

South German (Hösel): diminutive of Hose probably a topographic name from the shape of a field or other property.

From a pet form of the personal name Hess.

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


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Where is the Hoesel family from?

You can see how Hoesel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoesel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoesel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hoesel family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoesel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hoesel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoesel 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 Hoesel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoesel. 34% of Hoesel men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Knitter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Hoesel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Hoesel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoesel 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Hoesel. 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 89 military records available for the last name Hoesel. For the veterans among your Hoesel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoesel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hoesel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hoesel in 1959 was 56, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoesel 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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