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Hoekel Family History

Hoekel 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: Gockel, Boegel, Roedel, Hoezee, Housel, Krekel, Hegel, Konkel, Rockel

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Where is the Hoekel family from?

You can see how Hoekel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoekel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoekel family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoekel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hoekel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoekel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoekel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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What Hoekel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Hoekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoekel 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hoekel. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hoekel. For the veterans among your Hoekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoekel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hoekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hoekel in 1965 was 57, and 61 in 2003.

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