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Hoelle Family History

Hoelle Surname Meaning

German (Hölle): topographic name from a field name meaning ‘hell’ (see Helle ). Compare Holle

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


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Where is the Hoelle family from?

You can see how Hoelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoelle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hoelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Hoelle family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoelle's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hoelle families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hoelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoelle. 32% of Hoelle men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Hoelle women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoelle were Assembler and Seamstress.

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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
    32%
  • Farm Operator
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Assembler
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    24%
  • House Work
    16%
  • Looper
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoelle 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Hoelle. 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 499 military records available for the last name Hoelle. For the veterans among your Hoelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoelle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hoelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hoelle in 1963 was 69, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoelle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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