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Where is the Hoosier family from?
You can see how Hoosier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoosier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoosier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hoosier families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hoosier's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoosier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoosier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoosier. 28% of Hoosier men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Hoosier women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoosier were Operator and Farming. .
Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hoosier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Hoosier in 1953 was 56, and 72 in 2004.