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Hoelen Family History

Hoelen 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: Hollen, Holen, Hoglen, Nolen, Howley, Hole, Howden, Hoyle, Holten

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Where is the Hoelen family from?

You can see how Hoelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoelen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hoelen families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hoelen families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoelen's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Hoelen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Hoelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoelen 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Hoelen. 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 38 military records available for the last name Hoelen. For the veterans among your Hoelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoelen lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Hoelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hoelen in 1985 was 71, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoelen 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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