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Hoyl Family History

Hoyl 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: Hoyle, Hoy, Holl, Hoye, Hohl, Hoel, Hoyt, Heyl, Hong, Hay

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Where is the Hoyl family from?

You can see how Hoyl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoyl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoyl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Hoyl families living in Kent. This was about 90% of all the recorded Hoyl's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hoyl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoyl 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 Hoyl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoyl. 27% of Hoyl men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hoyl women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoyl were Truck Driver and Houseworker.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Houseworker
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoyl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoyl 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Hoyl. 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 438 military records available for the last name Hoyl. For the veterans among your Hoyl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoyl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hoyl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hoyl in 1964 was 76, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoyl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoyl 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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