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Hoiby Family History

Hoiby 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: Hobby, Holby, Hornby, Hubby, Hoy, Mosby, Corby, Holly, Colby, Worby

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Where is the Hoiby family from?

You can see how Hoiby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoiby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoiby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Hoiby families living in Warwickshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hoiby's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hoiby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoiby 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 Hoiby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoiby. 100% of Hoiby men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Hoiby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Hoiby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoiby 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Hoiby. 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 84 military records available for the last name Hoiby. For the veterans among your Hoiby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoiby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hoiby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hoiby in 1964 was 68, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoiby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoiby 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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