History of your Surname
Get access to Hoery family records.Start a free trial

Hoery Family History

Hoery 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: Hoey, Heery, Hoerr, Hoerl, Howery, Howry, Horry, Henry, Horn, Homer

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Hoery family from?

You can see how Hoery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoery family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoery families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hoery families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hoery's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoery families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoery ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Hoery | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Hoery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Hoery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoery census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Hoery

Passenger Lists

There are 29 immigration records available for the last name Hoery. 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.

View all Hoery immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Hoery. For the veterans among your Hoery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hoery military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hoery family history

Discover More

What is the average Hoery lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Hoery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hoery in 1966 was 65, and 95 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoery

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hoery family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Hoery last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial