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Hoills Family History

Hoills 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: Hills, Hill, Hils, Hille, Hailes, Holly, Mills, Holle, Holl, Hollis

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Where is the Hoills family from?

You can see how Hoills families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoills family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Hoills families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoills's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoills families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Hoills. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoills 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hoills. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hoills. For the veterans among your Hoills ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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