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Hoeneke Family History

Hoeneke 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: Koeneke, Hoezee, Henneke, Henke, Huneke, Heeke, Wieneke, Deneke

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Where is the Hoeneke family from?

You can see how Hoeneke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeneke family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hoeneke family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoeneke's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoeneke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeneke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoeneke ancestors do for a living?

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

What Hoeneke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Hoeneke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeneke 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hoeneke. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hoeneke. For the veterans among your Hoeneke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeneke lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Hoeneke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hoeneke in 1981 was 54, and 99 in 2004.

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