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Hoew Family History

Hoew 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: Hoen, Hoe, Hew, Hoem, Hoey, Hoes, Hoek, Hoel, Hoeg, How

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Where is the Hoew family from?

You can see how Hoew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoew family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hoew families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Hoew families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoew's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hoew families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoew 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 96 census records available for the last name Hoew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoew 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hoew. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hoew. For the veterans among your Hoew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoew lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hoew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hoew in 1962 was 46, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoew 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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