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Hoeltje Family History

Hoeltje 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: Holte, Oeltjen, Hoelter, Hoelle, Hoelzle, Koetje, Hoeltzel, Holton

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Where is the Hoeltje family from?

You can see how Hoeltje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeltje family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoeltje families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hoeltje families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoeltje's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hoeltje families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeltje surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoeltje ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Hoeltje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeltje 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Hoeltje. 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 102 military records available for the last name Hoeltje. For the veterans among your Hoeltje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeltje lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hoeltje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hoeltje in 1966 was 78, and 79 in 2003.

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