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Hoerich Family History

Hoerich 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: Homrich, Horch, Perich, Horsch, Hersch, Gerich, Hedrich, Hoeflich

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Where is the Hoerich family from?

You can see how Hoerich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoerich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoerich family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoerich's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoerich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoerich 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 Hoerich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Hoerich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoerich 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hoerich. 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 69 military records available for the last name Hoerich. For the veterans among your Hoerich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoerich lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Hoerich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hoerich in 1969 was 34, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoerich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoerich 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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