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Hoeke Family History

Hoeke 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: Hoek, Boeke, Hopke, Hoke, Heeke, Goeke, Hoene, Hoese, Hooke, Cocke

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Where is the Hoeke family from?

You can see how Hoeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoeke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hoeke families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoeke's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hoeke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoeke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoeke. 100% of Hoeke men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Hoeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeke 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Hoeke. 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 118 military records available for the last name Hoeke. For the veterans among your Hoeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hoeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hoeke in 1963 was 76, and 45 in 2003.

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