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Hoeckley Family History

Hoeckley 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: Hockley, Shockley, Checkley, Heckler, Beckley, Heckle, Reckley

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Where is the Hoeckley family from?

You can see how Hoeckley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeckley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hoeckley families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hoeckley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hoeckley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeckley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoeckley ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hoeckley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Hoeckley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeckley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hoeckley. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hoeckley. For the veterans among your Hoeckley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeckley lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Hoeckley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hoeckley in 1980 was 79, and 92 in 1994.

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