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Hoekendorf Family History

Hoekendorf 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: Heckendorf, Dockendorf, Diefendorf, Ohlendorf, Heckendorn, Hilgendorf

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Where is the Hoekendorf family from?

You can see how Hoekendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoekendorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hoekendorf families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hoekendorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoekendorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoekendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoekendorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Hoekendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoekendorf 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Hoekendorf. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hoekendorf. For the veterans among your Hoekendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoekendorf lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Hoekendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hoekendorf in 1966 was 81, and 83 in 2001.

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