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Origins of the Hoye surname

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Where do most Hoyes live?

In 1921, most Hoyes lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hoyes

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We have 2,840 records for the Hoye surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Hoyes most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Hoye first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Hoyes

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hoyes in 1921
Dressmaker

20

Charwoman

9

Living On Own Means

9

Laundress

8

Servant

6

Common Male occupations for Hoyes in 1921
Carman

14

Tailor

14

Butcher

12

General Labourer

12

Farm Labourer

11

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