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Hoelly Family History

Hoelly 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: Holly, Hoesly, Hoell, Hoelle, Howley, Hell, Helle, Hooley, Polly

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Where is the Hoelly family from?

You can see how Hoelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoelly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoelly family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hoelly's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Hoelly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoelly 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 Hoelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoelly. 100% of Hoelly women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Hoelly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Hoelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoelly 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hoelly. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hoelly. For the veterans among your Hoelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoelly lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1993, in the United States, Hoelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hoelly in 1983 was 53, and 30 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoelly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoelly 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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