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Hoerschner Family History

Hoerschner 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: Hoelscher, Herscher, Hershner, Kerschner, Dorschner, Hoeschen

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Where is the Hoerschner family from?

You can see how Hoerschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoerschner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hoerschner families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoerschner's in USA. California had the highest population of Hoerschner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoerschner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Hoerschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoerschner 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hoerschner. 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 Hoerschner. For the veterans among your Hoerschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoerschner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoerschner 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoerschner

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