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Hoesten Family History

Hoesten 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: Holsten, Osten, Holten, Holstein, Holston, Houston, Hogston, Hasten

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoesten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Hoesten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoesten 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hoesten. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hoesten. For the veterans among your Hoesten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoesten lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Hoesten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hoesten in 1962 was 77, and 88 in 1993.

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