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Hoebner Family History

Hoebner 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: Hoehner, Huebner, Hoener, Hebner, Hoerner, Heebner, Hoepner, Hoefner

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Where is the Hoebner family from?

You can see how Hoebner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoebner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoebner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Hoebner families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoebner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hoebner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoebner 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 Hoebner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoebner. 100% of Hoebner men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hoebner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Hoebner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoebner 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hoebner. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hoebner. For the veterans among your Hoebner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoebner lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Hoebner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hoebner in 1971 was 76, and 89 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoebner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoebner 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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