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Hoet Family History

Hoet 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: Holt, Host, Hoen, Hoe, Hoem, Hoey, Hoeft, Hott, Hoes, Hoek

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Where is the Hoet family from?

You can see how Hoet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hoet families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hoet's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hoet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hoet. 100% of Hoet men worked as a Retired and 100% of Hoet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoet 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Hoet. 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 492 military records available for the last name Hoet. For the veterans among your Hoet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Hoet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hoet in 1962 was 33, and 96 in 1994.

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