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Hoellen Family History

Hoellen 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: Hollen, Hellen, Hoeller, Hoelle, Heller, Ellen, Holten, Helle, Hillen

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Where is the Hoellen family from?

You can see how Hoellen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoellen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoellen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Hoellen families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hoellen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoellen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoellen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoellen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Hoellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoellen 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hoellen. 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 40 military records available for the last name Hoellen. For the veterans among your Hoellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoellen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Hoellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hoellen in 1964 was 82, and 85 in 1999.

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