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Hoeltzer Family History

Hoeltzer 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: Hoelzer, Holtzer, Hoelter, Hoeltzel, Holter, Meltzer, Koelzer

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Where is the Hoeltzer family from?

You can see how Hoeltzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeltzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoeltzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hoeltzer families living in Ohio. This was about 73% of all the recorded Hoeltzer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hoeltzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeltzer 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 Hoeltzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Curtain Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoeltzer. 100% of Hoeltzer men worked as a Labor and 100% of Hoeltzer women worked as a Curtain Finisher.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Curtain Finisher
    100%

What Hoeltzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Hoeltzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeltzer 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Hoeltzer. 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 73 military records available for the last name Hoeltzer. For the veterans among your Hoeltzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeltzer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Hoeltzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hoeltzer in 1962 was 44, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoeltzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoeltzer 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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