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Hoelzen Family History

Hoelzen 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: Hoelzer, Hoelzel, Holten, Holien, Hoezee, Hollen, Hellen, Holben

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Where is the Hoelzen family from?

You can see how Hoelzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoelzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoelzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hoelzen families living in Iowa. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hoelzen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hoelzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoelzen 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 Hoelzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoelzen. 100% of Hoelzen men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Hoelzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Hoelzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoelzen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hoelzen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hoelzen. For the veterans among your Hoelzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoelzen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hoelzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hoelzen in 1959 was 38, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoelzen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoelzen 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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