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Hoerlein Family History

Hoerlein 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: Poehlein, Doerflein, Hertlein, Oehrlein, Hoerle, Bierlein, Eberlein

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Where is the Hoerlein family from?

You can see how Hoerlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoerlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoerlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hoerlein families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoerlein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoerlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoerlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hoerlein ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Hoerlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Hoerlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoerlein 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Hoerlein. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hoerlein. For the veterans among your Hoerlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoerlein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hoerlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hoerlein in 1964 was 79, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoerlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoerlein 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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