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Hoenck Family History

Hoenck 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: Hoeck, Henck, Heck, Hock, Hoen, Hornik, Howick, Boeck, Holck, Honick

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Where is the Hoenck family from?

You can see how Hoenck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoenck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoenck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hoenck families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoenck's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hoenck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoenck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoenck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoenck. 100% of Hoenck men worked as a Painter and 100% of Hoenck women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Hoenck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Hoenck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoenck 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Hoenck. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hoenck. For the veterans among your Hoenck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoenck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hoenck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hoenck in 1965 was 74, and 92 in 2002.

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