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Hoersch Family History

Hoersch 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: Horsch, Hersch, Hoesch, Hirsch, Dorsch, Horch, Huebsch, Hosch, Morsch

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Where is the Hoersch family from?

You can see how Hoersch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoersch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoersch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hoersch families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hoersch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoersch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoersch 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 Hoersch ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Lawyer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Draftsman
    17%

What Hoersch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Hoersch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoersch 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Hoersch. 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 111 military records available for the last name Hoersch. For the veterans among your Hoersch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoersch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hoersch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hoersch in 1963 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoersch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoersch 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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