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Hoeltzel Family History

Hoeltzel Surname Meaning

German (Höltzel): variant of Hölzel (see Hoelzel).

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


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Where is the Hoeltzel family from?

You can see how Hoeltzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeltzel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoeltzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Hoeltzel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoeltzel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoeltzel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeltzel 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 Hoeltzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoeltzel. 36% of Hoeltzel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hoeltzel women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Hoeltzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 896 census records available for the last name Hoeltzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeltzel 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Hoeltzel. 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 208 military records available for the last name Hoeltzel. For the veterans among your Hoeltzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeltzel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hoeltzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hoeltzel in 1962 was 73, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoeltzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoeltzel 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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