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Hoeller Family History

Hoeller Name Meaning

German (mainly Höller):: topographic name for someone living by a field named with a word meaning ‘hell’ (see Helle ). habitational name for someone from a place called Höll (Bavaria Baden-Württemberg). Compare Holler .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Heller, Hoelle, Hoelzer, Holter, Holler, Helle, Hoefler, Moeller

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Where is the Hoeller family from?

You can see how Hoeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hoeller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Hoeller families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hoeller's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hoeller families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoeller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoeller. 28% of Hoeller men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hoeller women worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeller 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Hoeller. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 348 military records available for the last name Hoeller. For the veterans among your Hoeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeller lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hoeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hoeller in 1964 was 91, and 76 in 2004.

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