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Hoenicke Family History

Hoenicke Surname Meaning

German (Hönicke): from an ancient Germanic personal name composed with hūn ‘bear cub’ + -k diminutive.

Germanized form (Hönicke) of Sorbian Hejnik (see Heinig).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hoenicke family from?

You can see how Hoenicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoenicke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoenicke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Hoenicke families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoenicke's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hoenicke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoenicke 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 Hoenicke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoenicke. 50% of Hoenicke men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Hoenicke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Hoenicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoenicke 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Hoenicke. 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 201 military records available for the last name Hoenicke. For the veterans among your Hoenicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoenicke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hoenicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hoenicke in 1964 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoenicke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoenicke 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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