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Hoenselaar Family History

Hoenselaar 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: Henseler, Hensell, Hoeksema, Hanselman, Hensel, Henegar, Roeseler

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Where is the Hoenselaar family from?

You can see how Hoenselaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoenselaar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hoenselaar families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoenselaar's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hoenselaar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoenselaar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoenselaar ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Hoenselaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoenselaar 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hoenselaar. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hoenselaar. For the veterans among your Hoenselaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoenselaar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Hoenselaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hoenselaar in 1971 was 92, and 83 in 2003.

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