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Hoernlein Family History

Hoernlein 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: Doerflein, Hertlein, Koehnlein, Boehnlein, Heinlein, Poehlein

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Where is the Hoernlein family from?

You can see how Hoernlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoernlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoernlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Hoernlein families living in California. This was about 51% of all the recorded Hoernlein's in USA. California had the highest population of Hoernlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoernlein 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 Hoernlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoernlein. 50% of Hoernlein men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Hoernlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Hoernlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoernlein 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Hoernlein. 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 110 military records available for the last name Hoernlein. For the veterans among your Hoernlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoernlein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hoernlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hoernlein in 1962 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoernlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoernlein 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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