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Hoemke Family History

Hoemke 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: Thoemke, Holme, Homme, Humke, Hoezee, Boehmke, Oelke, Hoem, Hemme

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Where is the Hoemke family from?

You can see how Hoemke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoemke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hoemke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hoemke families living in Michigan. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hoemke's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Hoemke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoemke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoemke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Hoemke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoemke 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Hoemke. 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 67 military records available for the last name Hoemke. For the veterans among your Hoemke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoemke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hoemke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hoemke in 1965 was 86, and 88 in 2004.

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