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Hoeltcher Family History

Hoeltcher 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: Hoelscher, Horlacher, Boettcher, Hoelter, Holscher, Hielscher

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Where is the Hoeltcher family from?

You can see how Hoeltcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeltcher family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hoeltcher family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoeltcher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoeltcher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeltcher 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 10 census records available for the last name Hoeltcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeltcher 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hoeltcher. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hoeltcher. For the veterans among your Hoeltcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeltcher lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Hoeltcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hoeltcher in 1971 was 84, and 91 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoeltcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoeltcher 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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