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Hoyes Family History

Hoyes Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Hoy a post-medieval modification of the surname with excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Hoyes family from?

You can see how Hoyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoyes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoyes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 41 Hoyes families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hoyes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hoyes families in 1911.
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What did your Hoyes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hoyes. 60% of Hoyes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hoyes women worked as a Student.

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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
    60%
  • Teamster
    10%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Electrician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Hoyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoyes 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hoyes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hoyes. For the veterans among your Hoyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoyes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hoyes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hoyes in 1963 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoyes 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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