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Hoell Family History

Hoell Surname Meaning

German (Höll):: variant of Hell habitational name from any of several places so named in Bavaria Württemberg and Baden.

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


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Where is the Hoell family from?

You can see how Hoell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hoell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Hoell families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hoell's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hoell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoell 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 Hoell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoell. 30% of Hoell men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Hoell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoell were Mechanic and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • House Painter
    5%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%

What Hoell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoell 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Hoell. 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 733 military records available for the last name Hoell. For the veterans among your Hoell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hoell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hoell in 1958 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoell 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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