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Hoj Family History

Hoj 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: Ho, Hoy, Hoo, Hoe, Hou, Hoh, Hon, Hom, Hop, Hof

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Where is the Hoj family from?

You can see how Hoj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoj family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoj's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoj surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoj ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Hoj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoj 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Hoj. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hoj. For the veterans among your Hoj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoj lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hoj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hoj in 1967 was 64, and 56 in 2003.

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