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Hoest Family History

Hoest 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: Oest, Host, Horst, Hoeft, Hoes, Holst, Yoest, Hoese, House, Best

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Where is the Hoest family from?

You can see how Hoest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoest family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hoest families living in New Jersey. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hoest's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hoest families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoest ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Hoest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoest 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Hoest. 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 75 military records available for the last name Hoest. For the veterans among your Hoest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoest lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Hoest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hoest in 1967 was 91, and 77 in 1999.

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