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Hoelcher Family History

Hoelcher 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: Hoelscher, Belcher, Hoeschen, Hoelzer, Horlacher, Koecher, Hulcher

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Where is the Hoelcher family from?

You can see how Hoelcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoelcher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoelcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hoelcher families living in Texas. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hoelcher's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hoelcher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoelcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoelcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoelcher. 58% of Hoelcher men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%
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What Hoelcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Hoelcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoelcher 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hoelcher. 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 50 military records available for the last name Hoelcher. For the veterans among your Hoelcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoelcher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hoelcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hoelcher in 1962 was 60, and 97 in 2004.

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