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Hoerchner Family History

Hoerchner Surname 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: Hoehner, Hershner, Hoerner, Horchler, Kerchner, Horner, Koerner

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Where is the Hoerchner family from?

You can see how Hoerchner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoerchner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoerchner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Hoerchner families living in Wisconsin. This was about 85% of all the recorded Hoerchner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hoerchner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Hoerchner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoerchner 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hoerchner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Hoerchner. For the veterans among your Hoerchner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoerchner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Hoerchner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hoerchner in 1962 was 57, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoerchner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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