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Hooey Family History

Hooey Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Hoey .

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


Similar surnames: Howey, Holey, Hosey, Hoey, Hoy, Goley, Moley, Hooe, Doody, Hafey

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Where is the Hooey family from?

You can see how Hooey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hooey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hooey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 123 Hooey families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hooey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hooey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hooey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hooey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hooey. 63% of Hooey men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    63%
  • Farmers Son
    12%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Barber
    6%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hooey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hooey 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Hooey. 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 571 military records available for the last name Hooey. For the veterans among your Hooey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hooey lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hooey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hooey in 1946 was 30, and 78 in 2004.

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