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Hoyne Name Meaning

Irish (Kilkenny): phonetic Anglicization of Gaelic Ó hEoghain generally Anglicized elsewhere as Owen and often replaced in Ulster by Hines or Hynds .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Coyne, Hoyle, Doyne, Boyne, Doane, Goyne, Heyne, Hone, Clyne, Hoxie

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Where is the Hoyne family from?

You can see how Hoyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoyne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoyne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hoyne family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoyne's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoyne families in 1840.
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What did your Hoyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoyne. 15% of Hoyne men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Hoyne women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoyne were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hoyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoyne 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 627 immigration records available for the last name Hoyne. 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 502 military records available for the last name Hoyne. For the veterans among your Hoyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoyne lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hoyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hoyne in 1961 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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