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Hoene Family History

Hoene Name Meaning

German (Höne): variant of Höhne (see Hoehne ). Germanized form (Höne) of Sorbian Hejna and Hejno (see Heine ). Compare Hone .

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


Similar surnames: Hoenes, Hoener, Thoene, Hoen, Hone, Hoehne, Hohner, Hoese, Hane

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Where is the Hoene family from?

You can see how Hoene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoene families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hoene family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoene's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hoene families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoene. 38% of Hoene men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Hoene women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoene were Clerk and Seamstress. .

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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
    38%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoene 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Hoene. 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 907 military records available for the last name Hoene. For the veterans among your Hoene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoene lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hoene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hoene in 1963 was 85, and 83 in 2004.

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