Hoehl Family History

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Hoehl Name Meaning

German (Höhl): topographic name for someone living by a hole or cave, Middle High German höl.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hohl, Hehl, Wiehl, Hoehn, Fohl, Hobel, Boehm, Hoes, Hoeft, Ohl

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Hoehl Family Origin

Where is the Hoehl family from?

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You can see how Hoehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoehl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoehl families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Hoehl families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hoehl's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Hoehl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoehl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Hoehl Family Occupations

What did your Hoehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Hoehl occupation in the USA was Farmer. 31% of Hoehl's were Farmers. Farmer, Barber and Barber & Saloon Keeper were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Hoehl. A less common occupation for the Hoehl family was Feed Store.

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  • Farmer

    31%

  • Barber

    13%

  • Barber & Saloon Keeper

    6%

  • Feed Store

    6%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hoehl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Hoehl Historical Records

What Hoehl family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoehl census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 407 immigration records available for the last name Hoehl. 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 Card

There are 567 military records available for the last name Hoehl. For the veterans among your Hoehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Hoehl Life Expectancy

What is the average Hoehl lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hoehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hoehl in 1960 was 53, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoehl ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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