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Hortert Family History

Hortert 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: Horter, Porter, Horner, Herbert, Holter, Holbert, Shorter, Hoster

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Where is the Hortert family from?

You can see how Hortert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hortert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hortert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hortert families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Hortert's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hortert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hortert 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 Hortert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hortert. 100% of Hortert men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Hortert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Hortert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hortert 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hortert. 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 52 military records available for the last name Hortert. For the veterans among your Hortert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hortert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hortert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hortert in 1963 was 67, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hortert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hortert 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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