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Horchler Family History

Horchler Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Horch

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Horchler family from?

You can see how Horchler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horchler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Horchler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Horchler families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Horchler's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Horchler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horchler 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 Horchler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Horchler. 15% of Horchler men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Inspector
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

What Horchler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 844 census records available for the last name Horchler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horchler 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Horchler. 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 503 military records available for the last name Horchler. For the veterans among your Horchler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horchler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Horchler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Horchler in 1964 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horchler 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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