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Hoykendorf Family History

Hoykendorf 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: Heckendorf, Dockendorf, Ohlendorf, Heckendorn, Hilgendorf, Hattendorf

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Where is the Hoykendorf family from?

You can see how Hoykendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoykendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoykendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hoykendorf family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoykendorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoykendorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Hoykendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoykendorf 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Hoykendorf. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hoykendorf. For the veterans among your Hoykendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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