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Hoerak Family History

Hoerak 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: Horak, Borak, Horan, Hodak, Hora, Herek, Hoak, Hoek, Hornak, Hoerauf

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Where is the Hoerak family from?

You can see how Hoerak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoerak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hoerak families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hoerak family living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoerak's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Hoerak families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Hoerak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoerak 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 Hoerak. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hoerak. For the veterans among your Hoerak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoerak lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoerak 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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