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Hoerdt Family History

Hoerdt 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: Herdt, Goerdt, Heerdt, Horst, Hardt, Hofeldt, Herd, Hoeft, Herde

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Where is the Hoerdt family from?

You can see how Hoerdt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoerdt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Hoerdt families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hoerdt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoerdt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoerdt 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 Hoerdt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Binder
    100%

What Hoerdt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Hoerdt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoerdt 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Hoerdt. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hoerdt. For the veterans among your Hoerdt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoerdt lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Hoerdt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hoerdt in 1974 was 74, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoerdt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoerdt 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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