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Hoelper Family History

Hoelper 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: Hoelzer, Hoeper, Hoeller, Hoelter, Helper, Heller, Helder, Holder

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Where is the Hoelper family from?

You can see how Hoelper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoelper family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hoelper families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoelper's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoelper families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoelper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoelper ancestors do for a living?

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

What Hoelper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Hoelper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoelper 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Hoelper. 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 Hoelper. For the veterans among your Hoelper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoelper lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Hoelper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hoelper in 1983 was 69, and 90 in 2001.

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