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Hoel Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads notably in southern Norway named Hol from Old Norse hóll ‘round hill mound’.

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


Similar surnames: Hoen, Hoey, Hoem, Hoe, Hoell, Hall, Holl, Hoes, Hjelm, Hoy

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Where is the Hoel family from?

You can see how Hoel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 9 Hoel families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hoel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hoel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoel. 19% of Hoel men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Hoel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoel were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hoel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoel 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hoel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hoel. For the veterans among your Hoel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hoel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hoel in 1959 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

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