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Hoier Family History

Hoier 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: Homer, Heier, Hober, Hover, Hoger, Hofer, Hosier, Hier, Hoyer, Honer

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Where is the Hoier family from?

You can see how Hoier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hoier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hoier families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoier's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hoier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoier 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 Hoier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoier. 75% of Hoier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hoier women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Hoier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 921 census records available for the last name Hoier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoier 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Hoier. 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 204 military records available for the last name Hoier. For the veterans among your Hoier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoier lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Hoier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hoier in 1955 was 51, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoier 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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