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Hoose Family History

Hoose Name Meaning

English (Cheshire and Staffordshire): variant of Hose . German: variant of Hose Dutch: variant of Hoos .

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


Similar surnames: Loose, Roose, House, Hose, Hoese, Boose, Hooge, Hoppe, Howse, Houser

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Where is the Hoose family from?

You can see how Hoose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoose family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoose families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Hoose families living in New York. This was about 79% of all the recorded Hoose's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoose families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoose 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 Hoose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoose. 22% of Hoose men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Hoose women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoose were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    15%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Hoose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoose 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hoose. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hoose. For the veterans among your Hoose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoose lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hoose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hoose in 1956 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

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