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Hoeben Family History

Hoeben 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: Holben, Hoben, Harben, Howden, Holten, Leben, Hoen, Hober, Heien

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Where is the Hoeben family from?

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

What did your Hoeben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoeben. 43% of Hoeben men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Private
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%
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What Hoeben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Hoeben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeben 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Hoeben. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Hoeben. For the veterans among your Hoeben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeben lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Hoeben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hoeben in 1955 was 47, and 78 in 2002.

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