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Hoying Family History

Hoying Surname Meaning

German (Höying): variant of Höing (see Hoing).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hoying family from?

You can see how Hoying families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoying family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoying families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hoying family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoying's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Hoying families in 1880.
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What did your Hoying ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoying. 100% of Hoying men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hoying women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hoying family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Hoying. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoying 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Hoying. 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 179 military records available for the last name Hoying. For the veterans among your Hoying ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoying lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hoying life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hoying in 1967 was 74, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoying 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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