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Hoermann Name Meaning

German (Hörmann): variant of Hermann found chiefly in Bavaria. Compare Hormann .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hormann, Heermann, Hoemann, Herrmann, Hofmann, Homann, Heumann

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Where is the Hoermann family from?

You can see how Hoermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoermann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoermann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Hoermann families living in Iowa. This was about 34% of all the recorded Hoermann's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hoermann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoermann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoermann. 26% of Hoermann men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hoermann women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoermann were Machinist and Stenographer. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoermann 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 815 immigration records available for the last name Hoermann. 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 387 military records available for the last name Hoermann. For the veterans among your Hoermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoermann lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hoermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hoermann in 1959 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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