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Hoit Family History

Hoit Name Meaning

English (Hampshire): variant of Hoyt .

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


Similar surnames: Hait, Foit, Hort, Wait, Hoof, Nott, Hoyt, Host, Hogg, Coit

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Where is the Hoit family from?

You can see how Hoit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hoit family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoit's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hoit families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoit. 20% of Hoit men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Hoit women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoit were Salesman and Switchboard Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Switchboard Operator
    10%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hoit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoit 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Hoit. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hoit. For the veterans among your Hoit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoit lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hoit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hoit in 1962 was 81, and 71 in 2004.

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