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Hoeks Family History

Hoeks 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: Hoes, Hoek, Hoefs, Hooks, Voeks, Hook, Hees, Hock, Hoen, Hoe

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Where is the Hoeks family from?

You can see how Hoeks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeks family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hoeks family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoeks's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoeks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeks 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 71 census records available for the last name Hoeks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeks 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 Hoeks. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hoeks. For the veterans among your Hoeks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeks lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Hoeks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hoeks in 1978 was 69, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoeks 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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