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Hoerschelman Family History

Hoerschelman 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: Herschman, Hoeschen, Oberhelman, Hershman, Hirschman, Eshelman

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Where is the Hoerschelman family from?

You can see how Hoerschelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoerschelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoerschelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hoerschelman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoerschelman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoerschelman families in 1880.
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What did your Hoerschelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoerschelman. 100% of Hoerschelman 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
    100%

What Hoerschelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Hoerschelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoerschelman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hoerschelman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hoerschelman. For the veterans among your Hoerschelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoerschelman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hoerschelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hoerschelman in 1966 was 69, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoerschelman 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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