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Hoerner Family History

Hoerner Surname Meaning

South German (Hörner): variant of Horner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hoerner family from?

You can see how Hoerner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoerner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoerner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hoerner families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hoerner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoerner families in 1891.
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What did your Hoerner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoerner. 19% of Hoerner men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Hoerner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoerner were Salesman and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housework
    8%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hoerner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoerner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hoerner. 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 Hoerner. For the veterans among your Hoerner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoerner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hoerner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Hoerner in 1944 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoerner 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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