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Hoherd Family History

Hoherd 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: Homer, Howard, Hober, Hover, Herd, Hoberg, Hoger, Hofer, Hohertz

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Where is the Hoherd family from?

You can see how Hoherd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoherd family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoherd family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoherd's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hoherd families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoherd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hoherd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Hoherd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoherd 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hoherd. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hoherd. For the veterans among your Hoherd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoherd lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Hoherd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hoherd in 1974 was 87, and 83 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoherd 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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