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Hoeye Family History

Hoeye 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, Hoye, Heye, Hoene, Hoese, House, Hone, Hose, Holme, Hope

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Where is the Hoeye family from?

You can see how Hoeye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeye family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hoeye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Hoeye families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Hoeye's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoeye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoeye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoeye. 50% of Hoeye men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hoeye women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Attendant
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Hoeye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 837 census records available for the last name Hoeye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeye 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Hoeye. 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 102 military records available for the last name Hoeye. For the veterans among your Hoeye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeye lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hoeye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hoeye in 1956 was 31, and 87 in 2004.

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