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Hoegel Family History

Hoegel 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: Boegel, Hegel, Huegel, Hoeger, Koegel, Hiegel, Siegel, Rogel, Vogel

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Where is the Hoegel family from?

You can see how Hoegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoegel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoegel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hoegel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoegel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hoegel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoegel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoegel. 60% of Hoegel men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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What Hoegel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Hoegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoegel 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Hoegel. 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 71 military records available for the last name Hoegel. For the veterans among your Hoegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoegel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hoegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hoegel in 1966 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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