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Hoenecke Family History

Hoenecke 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: Koenecke, Honeck, Koeneke, Hornecker, Goedecke, Benecke, Hennecke

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Where is the Hoenecke family from?

You can see how Hoenecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoenecke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoenecke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hoenecke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 53% of all the recorded Hoenecke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hoenecke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoenecke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoenecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Minister was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoenecke. 60% of Hoenecke men worked as a Minister. .

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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

  • Minister
    60%
  • Pastor
    40%
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What Hoenecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Hoenecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoenecke 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Hoenecke. 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 86 military records available for the last name Hoenecke. For the veterans among your Hoenecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoenecke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hoenecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hoenecke in 1964 was 63, and 92 in 2004.

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