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Hoyen Family History

Hoyen 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: Hoen, Oyen, Holen, Hogen, Hoye, Hoyer, Homen, Doyen, Horen, Howen

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Where is the Hoyen family from?

You can see how Hoyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoyen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hoyen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hoyen families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 34% of all the recorded Hoyen's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Hoyen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoyen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hoyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoyen. 27% of Hoyen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hoyen women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoyen were Barber and Floor Lady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Barber
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Artist
    34%
  • Floor Lady
    34%
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What Hoyen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Hoyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoyen 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Hoyen. 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 59 military records available for the last name Hoyen. For the veterans among your Hoyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoyen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hoyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hoyen in 1970 was 64, and 88 in 2003.

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