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Hoeltzner Family History

Hoeltzner 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, Hoelter, Hetzner, Hoeltzel, Metzner, Holter

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Where is the Hoeltzner family from?

You can see how Hoeltzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeltzner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoeltzner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hoeltzner family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoeltzner's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hoeltzner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeltzner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoeltzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoeltzner. 100% of Hoeltzner men worked as a Farm Hand. .

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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

  • Farm Hand
    100%
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Hoeltzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeltzner 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hoeltzner. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hoeltzner. For the veterans among your Hoeltzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeltzner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Hoeltzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hoeltzner in 1955 was 33, and 49 in 2003.

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