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Hoelbe Family History

Hoelbe 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: Hoelle, Holme, Hole, Hoyle, Helle, Holte, Houle, Hoezee, Hoelzer

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Where is the Hoelbe family from?

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

What did your Hoelbe ancestors do for a living?

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

What Hoelbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Hoelbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoelbe 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hoelbe. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hoelbe. For the veterans among your Hoelbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoelbe lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Hoelbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hoelbe in 1980 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

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