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Hoelzli Family History

Hoelzli 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: Hoelzle, Hoelzer, Hoell, Hoelle, Hoelzel, Hell, Helle, Holly, Howell

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoelzli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Hoelzli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoelzli 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Hoelzli. 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 military records available for the last name Hoelzli. For the veterans among your Hoelzli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoelzli lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Hoelzli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hoelzli in 1977 was 59, and 71 in 2001.

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