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Hoeckel Family History

Hoeckel Name 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: Heckel, Boeckel, Hoecker, Moeckel, Joeckel, Goeckel, Gockel, Noecker

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Where is the Hoeckel family from?

You can see how Hoeckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeckel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoeckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hoeckel families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hoeckel's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoeckel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeckel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoeckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoeckel. 100% of Hoeckel men worked as an Attendant. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Hoeckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeckel 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Hoeckel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Hoeckel. For the veterans among your Hoeckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeckel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1997, in the United States, Hoeckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hoeckel in 1960 was 45, and 56 in 1997.

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