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Hoechly Family History

Hoechly 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: Hoechst, Hoesly, Hoehl, Hecht, Hoch, Horch, Hehl, Hanchey, Hosch

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Where is the Hoechly family from?

You can see how Hoechly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoechly family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hoechly families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoechly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoechly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoechly 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 5 census records available for the last name Hoechly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoechly 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hoechly. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hoechly. For the veterans among your Hoechly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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