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Hoerr Family History

Hoerr Surname Meaning

German (Hörr): possibly a derivative of Middle High German hor ‘dirt mire’ (see Horr) or presumably a variant of Herr.

The name is found between Darmstadt and Heidelberg (Hesse).

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


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Where is the Hoerr family from?

You can see how Hoerr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoerr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoerr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Hoerr families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoerr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoerr families in 1891.
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What did your Hoerr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoerr. 100% of Hoerr women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hoerr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoerr 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Hoerr. 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 642 military records available for the last name Hoerr. For the veterans among your Hoerr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoerr lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hoerr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hoerr in 1956 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoerr 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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