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Hoeckendorf Family History

Hoeckendorf 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: Heckendorf, Heckendorn, Beckendorf, Dockendorf, Diefendorf, Ohlendorf

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Where is the Hoeckendorf family from?

You can see how Hoeckendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeckendorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoeckendorf family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoeckendorf's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hoeckendorf families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Hoeckendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeckendorf 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Hoeckendorf. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hoeckendorf. For the veterans among your Hoeckendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeckendorf lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Hoeckendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hoeckendorf in 1971 was 73, and 57 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoeckendorf 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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