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Hoeck Family History

Hoeck Name Meaning

German (Höck): see Hock 1 and German (Höck): variant of Haack Dutch: variant of Hoek .

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


Similar surnames: Hock, Heck, Holck, Boeck, Hoock, Houck, Rock, Hack, Seck, Moeck

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Where is the Hoeck family from?

You can see how Hoeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hoeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hoeck families living in Kent. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hoeck's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Hoeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoeck. 50% of Hoeck women worked as a Domestic. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hoeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeck 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hoeck. 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 815 military records available for the last name Hoeck. For the veterans among your Hoeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeck lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hoeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hoeck in 1945 was 50, and 63 in 2004.

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