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Hoesly Name Meaning

Swiss German (Hösly): Alemannic diminutive of Hose ‘hose leggings’ either from a metonymic occupational name for a maker of these garments or a topographic name from the shape of a field (see Hoeschen ).

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


Similar surnames: Hosley, Hoelle, Hoos, Hoehl, Hoes, Haessly, Helf, Hoy, Hesley, Hoerth

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Where is the Hoesly family from?

You can see how Hoesly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoesly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoesly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 60 Hoesly families living in Wisconsin. This was about 87% of all the recorded Hoesly's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hoesly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoesly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoesly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoesly. 36% of Hoesly men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hoesly women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoesly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoesly 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Hoesly. 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 293 military records available for the last name Hoesly. For the veterans among your Hoesly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoesly lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hoesly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hoesly in 1954 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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