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Hoeny Family History

Hoeny Name 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: Hoen, Hoey, Thoeny, Hoene, Henry, Hong, Horn, Hone, Hey, Hornby

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Where is the Hoeny family from?

You can see how Hoeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoeny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Hoeny families living in Illinois. This was about 94% of all the recorded Hoeny's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoeny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoeny ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hoeny ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Hoeny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Hoeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeny 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hoeny. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hoeny. For the veterans among your Hoeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeny lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Hoeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hoeny in 1989 was 47, and 89 in 1999.

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