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Hoetzer Family History

Hoetzer 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: Hoelzer, Holtzer, Roetzer, Hetzer, Holter, Hetzel, Fetzer, Setzer

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Where is the Hoetzer family from?

You can see how Hoetzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoetzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hoetzer families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hoetzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoetzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoetzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoetzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoetzer. 100% of Hoetzer women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Hoetzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Hoetzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoetzer 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Hoetzer. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hoetzer. For the veterans among your Hoetzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoetzer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Hoetzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hoetzer in 1961 was 28, and 82 in 2002.

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