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Hoerz Family History

Hoerz 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: Hoerr, Hoerl, Herz, Horn, Homer, Hertz, Herr, Hoen, Hober, Hoe

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Where is the Hoerz family from?

You can see how Hoerz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoerz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hoerz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hoerz families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoerz's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Hoerz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoerz 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 Hoerz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoerz. 20% of Hoerz men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Plumber
    20%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Janitor
    20%

What Hoerz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Hoerz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoerz 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Hoerz. 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 58 military records available for the last name Hoerz. For the veterans among your Hoerz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoerz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hoerz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hoerz in 1964 was 77, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoerz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoerz 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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