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Hoya Family History

Hoya 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: Hoy, Moya, Goya, Hora, Noya, Hoye, Hoga, Hoyt, Loya, Homa

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Where is the Hoya family from?

You can see how Hoya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoya family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoya families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hoya families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hoya's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoya families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoya 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 Hoya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoya. 43% of Hoya men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Mechanical Engineer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Hoya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 768 census records available for the last name Hoya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoya 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Hoya. 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 505 military records available for the last name Hoya. For the veterans among your Hoya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoya lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hoya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hoya in 1966 was 74, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoya

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoya 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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