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Hoisman Family History

Hoisman 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: Horsman, Housman, Huisman, Hosman, Hoilman, Holsman, Osman, Kosman

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Where is the Hoisman family from?

You can see how Hoisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoisman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hoisman families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoisman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hoisman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoisman 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 Hoisman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoisman. 100% of Hoisman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hoisman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Hoisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoisman 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hoisman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hoisman. For the veterans among your Hoisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoisman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Hoisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hoisman in 1965 was 62, and 62 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoisman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoisman 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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