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Hoerlin Family History

Hoerlin 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: Berlin, Merlin, Helin, Serlin, Herling, Hoefling, Perlin, Harlin

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Where is the Hoerlin family from?

You can see how Hoerlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoerlin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hoerlin family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoerlin's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hoerlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoerlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoerlin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Hoerlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoerlin 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Hoerlin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hoerlin. For the veterans among your Hoerlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoerlin lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1985, in the United States, Hoerlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hoerlin in 1983 was 80, and 86 in 1985.

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