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Hoebeke Family History

Hoebeke Name 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: Hoezee, Koeneke, Heeke, Roebke, Goedeke, Bobek, Holberg, Hober

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Where is the Hoebeke family from?

You can see how Hoebeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoebeke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoebeke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Hoebeke families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoebeke's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hoebeke families in 1911.
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What did your Hoebeke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Press Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoebeke. 30% of Hoebeke men worked as a Press Operator. .

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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

  • Press Operator
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Printer
    20%
  • Wood Carver
    20%
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What Hoebeke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Hoebeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoebeke 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Hoebeke. 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 173 military records available for the last name Hoebeke. For the veterans among your Hoebeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoebeke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Hoebeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hoebeke in 1962 was 74, and 81 in 2002.

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