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Hoiland Family History

Hoiland Surname Meaning

Norwegian (Høiland): variant of Høyland (see Hoyland).

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


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Where is the Hoiland family from?

You can see how Hoiland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoiland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoiland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Hoiland families living in Lancashire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Hoiland's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hoiland families in 1891.
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What did your Hoiland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hoiland. 100% of Hoiland men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hoiland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoiland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoiland 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 963 immigration records available for the last name Hoiland. 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 267 military records available for the last name Hoiland. For the veterans among your Hoiland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoiland lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hoiland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hoiland in 1959 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoiland 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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