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Hoid Family History

Hoid 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: Hood, Hoad, Hold, Heid, Howd, Hord, Hoit, Haid, Hong, Horn

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Where is the Hoid family from?

You can see how Hoid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoid family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hoid families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Hoid family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoid's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoid families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoid 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 Hoid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoid. 100% of Hoid men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Hoid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Hoid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoid 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Hoid. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hoid. For the veterans among your Hoid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoid lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Hoid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hoid in 1981 was 75, and 66 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoid 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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