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Hoelscher Name Meaning

North German (Hölscher): occupational name for a maker of clogs (wooden shoes) Middle Low German holsche (from Middle Low German holt ‘wood’ + scho ‘shoe’) with the agent noun suffix -er.

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


Similar surnames: Hoeschen, Hoelzer, Holschuh, Holscher, Loescher, Hulcher, Kreischer

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Where is the Hoelscher family from?

You can see how Hoelscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoelscher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoelscher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Hoelscher families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoelscher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hoelscher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoelscher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoelscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hoelscher. 100% of Hoelscher 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hoelscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoelscher 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Hoelscher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hoelscher. For the veterans among your Hoelscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoelscher lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hoelscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hoelscher in 1953 was 30, and 76 in 2004.

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