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Hoeman Family History

Hoeman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Goeman, Homan, Holman, Hopman, Hosman, Hofman, Hoyman, Hoemann, Heman

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Where is the Hoeman family from?

You can see how Hoeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hoeman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoeman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hoeman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeman 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 Hoeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoeman. 40% of Hoeman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hoeman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoeman were Proprietor and Domestic.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Domestic
    50%

What Hoeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Hoeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeman 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Hoeman. 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 129 military records available for the last name Hoeman. For the veterans among your Hoeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hoeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hoeman in 1953 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoeman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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