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Hoil Family History

Hoil 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: Holl, Heil, Hohl, Hoel, Hail, Coil, Foil, Hoit, Hong, Horn

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Where is the Hoil family from?

You can see how Hoil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoil family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Hoil families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoil's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hoil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoil 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 Hoil ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoil 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Hoil. 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 352 military records available for the last name Hoil. For the veterans among your Hoil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoil lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hoil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hoil in 1965 was 78, and 96 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoil 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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