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Hoesley Family History

Hoesley 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: Horsley, Hoesly, Hesley, Hosley, Housley, Homesley, Henley, Howley

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Where is the Hoesley family from?

You can see how Hoesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoesley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoesley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Hoesley families living in Warwickshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hoesley's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hoesley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoesley 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 Hoesley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoesley. 37% of Hoesley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hoesley women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    37%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Family Worker
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Hoesley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 983 census records available for the last name Hoesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoesley 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Hoesley. 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 115 military records available for the last name Hoesley. For the veterans among your Hoesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoesley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hoesley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hoesley in 1963 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoesley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoesley 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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