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Hoelzel Name Meaning

South German (Hölzel): topographic name from a diminutive of Holz ‘wood copse’. Compare Helsel Heltzel and Hoeltzel .

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


Similar surnames: Hoelzer, Hoelzle, Hoeffel, Hoelle, Hetzel, Hoeller, Noetzel, Heibel

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Where is the Hoelzel family from?

You can see how Hoelzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoelzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoelzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Hoelzel families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoelzel's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hoelzel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoelzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoelzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoelzel. 30% of Hoelzel men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Hoelzel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoelzel were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    46%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Mender
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoelzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoelzel 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Hoelzel. 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 423 military records available for the last name Hoelzel. For the veterans among your Hoelzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoelzel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hoelzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hoelzel in 1962 was 87, and 69 in 2004.

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