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Hoelker Family History

Hoelker Surname 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: Hoelzer, Hoeller, Poelker, Hoelter, Hoecker, Koelker, Voelker, Heller

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Where is the Hoelker family from?

You can see how Hoelker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoelker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoelker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Hoelker families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoelker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hoelker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoelker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hoelker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoelker. 35% of Hoelker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hoelker women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Merchant
    14%
  • Office Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Hoelker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 774 census records available for the last name Hoelker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoelker 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Hoelker. 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 121 military records available for the last name Hoelker. For the veterans among your Hoelker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoelker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hoelker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hoelker in 1966 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoelker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoelker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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