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Hoilman Family History

Hoilman Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of German Heilmann.

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


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Where is the Hoilman family from?

You can see how Hoilman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoilman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoilman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Hoilman families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoilman's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hoilman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoilman 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 Hoilman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoilman. 37% of Hoilman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Mining
    7%

What Hoilman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoilman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoilman 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Hoilman. 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 344 military records available for the last name Hoilman. For the veterans among your Hoilman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoilman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hoilman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hoilman in 1945 was 31, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoilman 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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