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Hoeckner Family History

Hoeckner 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: Goeckner, Hoecker, Noecker, Heckler, Hocker, Boecker, Hoeffner

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Where is the Hoeckner family from?

You can see how Hoeckner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeckner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoeckner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hoeckner families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoeckner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hoeckner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Hoeckner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeckner 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hoeckner. 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 241 military records available for the last name Hoeckner. For the veterans among your Hoeckner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeckner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Hoeckner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hoeckner in 1972 was 89, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoeckner 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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