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Hoa Family History

Hoa Name Meaning

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surnames 何 賀 and 和 see He 1- Vietnamese: from the Chinese surnames 華 or 花 see Hua 3 and

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


Similar surnames: Hua, Ho, Ha, Hoy, Hoad, Hoo, Hoe, Hoar, Hora, Hou

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Where is the Hoa family from?

You can see how Hoa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Hoa families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoa's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hoa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoa ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hoa. 60% of Hoa men worked as a Janitor. .

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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

  • Janitor
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoa 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Hoa. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hoa. For the veterans among your Hoa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Hoa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hoa in 1962 was 52, and 79 in 2001.

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