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Hoyg Family History

Hoyg 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: Hong, Hoy, Hogg, Hoog, Hoye, Hoeg, Houg, Hoag, Hoyt, Song

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Where is the Hoyg family from?

You can see how Hoyg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoyg family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Hoyg families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Hoyg family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoyg's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Hoyg families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoyg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Hoyg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoyg 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hoyg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hoyg. For the veterans among your Hoyg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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