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Hoevel Family History

Hoevel Surname Meaning

German (mainly Hövel): see Hovel.

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


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Where is the Hoevel family from?

You can see how Hoevel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoevel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoevel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Hoevel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoevel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hoevel families in 1911.
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What did your Hoevel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoevel. 37% of Hoevel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hoevel women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoevel were Farmer and Technician.

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Technician
    34%

What Hoevel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 935 census records available for the last name Hoevel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoevel 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Hoevel. 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 419 military records available for the last name Hoevel. For the veterans among your Hoevel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoevel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Hoevel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hoevel in 1954 was 49, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoevel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoevel 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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