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Hoesman Family History

Hoesman 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: Horsman, Housman, Hosman, Huesman, Holsman, Hoekman, Hoerman, Osman

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Where is the Hoesman family from?

You can see how Hoesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoesman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoesman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hoesman families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoesman's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hoesman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoesman 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 Hoesman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoesman. 25% of Hoesman men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 60% of Hoesman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoesman were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    25%
  • Clergyman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Hoesman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Hoesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoesman 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Hoesman. 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 80 military records available for the last name Hoesman. For the veterans among your Hoesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoesman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hoesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hoesman in 1964 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoesman 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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