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Hocell Family History

Hocell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Howell, Hoell, Hodell, Hovell, Hell, Rosell, Powell, Odell, Bodell

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Where is the Hocell family from?

You can see how Hocell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hocell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hocell family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hocell's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hocell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hocell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Hocell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hocell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hocell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Hocell. For the veterans among your Hocell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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