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Hoerbelt Family History

Hoerbelt Name 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: Herbert, Herbel, Herbst, Corbett, Helbert, Corbell, Holbert, Torbett

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Where is the Hoerbelt family from?

You can see how Hoerbelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoerbelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoerbelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hoerbelt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoerbelt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoerbelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoerbelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoerbelt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hoerbelt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Hoerbelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoerbelt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hoerbelt. 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 33 military records available for the last name Hoerbelt. For the veterans among your Hoerbelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoerbelt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hoerbelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hoerbelt in 1962 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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