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Hoyte Family History

Hoyte Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall): variant of Hoyt.

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


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Where is the Hoyte family from?

You can see how Hoyte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoyte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoyte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Hoyte families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hoyte's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hoyte families in 1911.
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What did your Hoyte ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hoyte. 100% of Hoyte 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hoyte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoyte 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hoyte. 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 439 military records available for the last name Hoyte. For the veterans among your Hoyte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoyte lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hoyte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hoyte in 1961 was 35, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoyte 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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