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Hoeltke Family History

Hoeltke 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, Oelke, Toelke, Oelfke, Hoelter, Hoelle, Roelke, Noelke

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Where is the Hoeltke family from?

You can see how Hoeltke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeltke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoeltke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Hoeltke families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hoeltke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoeltke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeltke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoeltke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoeltke. 75% of Hoeltke men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Die Maker
    25%
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What Hoeltke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Hoeltke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeltke 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Hoeltke. 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 91 military records available for the last name Hoeltke. For the veterans among your Hoeltke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeltke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Hoeltke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hoeltke in 1959 was 32, and 75 in 2003.

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