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Hoebel Family History

Hoebel 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: Goebel, Hebel, Hobel, Loebel, Koebel, Huebel, Boebel, Nobel, Nebel

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Where is the Hoebel family from?

You can see how Hoebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoebel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoebel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Hoebel families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hoebel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoebel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoebel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoebel. 37% of Hoebel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hoebel women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Civil Engineer
    19%
  • Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Hoebel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoebel 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Hoebel. 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 851 military records available for the last name Hoebel. For the veterans among your Hoebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoebel lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Hoebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hoebel in 1948 was 43, and 97 in 2004.

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