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Hoelke Family History

Hoelke 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: Oelke, Toelke, Hoelle, Roelke, Noelke, Woelke, Boelke, Helke, Holme

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Where is the Hoelke family from?

You can see how Hoelke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoelke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoelke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Hoelke families living in Missouri. This was about 94% of all the recorded Hoelke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hoelke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoelke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hoelke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoelke. 100% of Hoelke men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hoelke women worked as a Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Hoelke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Hoelke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoelke 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Hoelke. 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 65 military records available for the last name Hoelke. For the veterans among your Hoelke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoelke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hoelke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hoelke in 1962 was 70, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoelke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoelke 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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