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Hoese Family History

Hoese Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Hose.

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


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Where is the Hoese family from?

You can see how Hoese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoese family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hoese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Hoese families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoese's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hoese families in 1911.
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What did your Hoese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoese. 40% of Hoese men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hoese women worked as a Housework.

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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
    33%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Hoese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoese 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Hoese. 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 574 military records available for the last name Hoese. For the veterans among your Hoese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoese lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hoese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hoese in 1963 was 76, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoese 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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