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Hoester Family History

Hoester 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: Hoster, Hester, Holster, Oester, Hiester, Hoelter, Boester, Koester

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Where is the Hoester family from?

You can see how Hoester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoester family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hoester family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoester's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoester families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoester surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoester. 67% of Hoester men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Hoester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoester 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Hoester. 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 42 military records available for the last name Hoester. For the veterans among your Hoester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoester lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hoester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hoester in 1944 was 75, and 71 in 2004.

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