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Hoitz Family History

Hoitz 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: Hotz, Holtz, Houtz, Hitz, Hontz, Hritz, Heitz, Hoit, Haitz, Hertz

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Where is the Hoitz family from?

You can see how Hoitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoitz family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hoitz's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Hoitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoitz 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 Hoitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoitz. 100% of Hoitz 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 Hoitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Hoitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoitz 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hoitz. 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 60 military records available for the last name Hoitz. For the veterans among your Hoitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoitz lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1984, in the United States, Hoitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hoitz in 1973 was 77, and 79 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoitz 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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