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Hoerstman Family History

Hoerstman 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: Horstman, Horsman, Gerstman, Hersman, Hershman, Horstmann, Hortman

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Where is the Hoerstman family from?

You can see how Hoerstman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoerstman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoerstman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hoerstman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoerstman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hoerstman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoerstman 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 103 census records available for the last name Hoerstman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoerstman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hoerstman. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hoerstman. For the veterans among your Hoerstman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoerstman lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1991, in the United States, Hoerstman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hoerstman in 1977 was 69, and 80 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoerstman 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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