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Hoertig Family History

Hoertig 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: Hoerig, Hertig, Herzig, Fertig, Hartig, Hurtig, Hoenig, Herrig

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Where is the Hoertig family from?

You can see how Hoertig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoertig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoertig family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoertig's in USA. California had the highest population of Hoertig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoertig 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 15 census records available for the last name Hoertig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoertig 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hoertig. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hoertig. For the veterans among your Hoertig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoertig lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Hoertig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hoertig in 1981 was 76, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoertig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoertig 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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