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Hoerchler Family History

Hoerchler 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: Horchler, Hechler, Hetchler, Hercules, Heckler, Hoeschen, Vercher

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Where is the Hoerchler family from?

You can see how Hoerchler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoerchler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hoerchler families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hoerchler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoerchler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoerchler 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 Hoerchler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoerchler. 50% of Hoerchler men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Hoerchler women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Hoerchler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Hoerchler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoerchler 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hoerchler. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hoerchler. For the veterans among your Hoerchler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoerchler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hoerchler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hoerchler in 1967 was 92, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoerchler 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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