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Hoerger Family History

Hoerger 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: Boerger, Horger, Joerger, Hoeger, Hoerter, Hoerner, Berger, Horner

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Where is the Hoerger family from?

You can see how Hoerger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoerger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoerger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hoerger families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoerger's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Hoerger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoerger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoerger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoerger. 32% of Hoerger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hoerger women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Hoerger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoerger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoerger 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Hoerger. 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 214 military records available for the last name Hoerger. For the veterans among your Hoerger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoerger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Hoerger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hoerger in 1962 was 81, and 81 in 2002.

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