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Hoiss Family History

Hoiss 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: Heiss, Hiss, Hoss, Ross, Moss, House, Hose, Bliss, Oss, Biss

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Where is the Hoiss family from?

You can see how Hoiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoiss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hoiss family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoiss's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoiss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Hoiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoiss 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Hoiss. 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 277 military records available for the last name Hoiss. For the veterans among your Hoiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoiss lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Hoiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hoiss in 1974 was 71, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoiss 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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