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Hoertkorn Family History

Hoertkorn 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: Horton, Haberkorn, Hoerter, Howerton, Henthorn, Hector, Heron, Orton

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Where is the Hoertkorn family from?

You can see how Hoertkorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoertkorn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoertkorn family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoertkorn's in USA. California had the highest population of Hoertkorn families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Hoertkorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoertkorn 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hoertkorn. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hoertkorn. For the veterans among your Hoertkorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoertkorn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hoertkorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hoertkorn in 1963 was 79, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoertkorn 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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