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Hoesen Family History

Hoesen 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: Holsen, Boesen, Hoese, Housen, House, Olsen, Hose, Howden, Holten

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Where is the Hoesen family from?

You can see how Hoesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoesen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hoesen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Hoesen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoesen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hoesen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoesen 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 Hoesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoesen. 19% of Hoesen men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Hoesen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoesen were Farmer and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Painter
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%
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What Hoesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hoesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoesen 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Hoesen. 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 713 military records available for the last name Hoesen. For the veterans among your Hoesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoesen lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Hoesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hoesen in 1988 was 74, and 85 in 1999.

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