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Hoernig Family History

Hoernig 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: Hoenig, Hoerig, Hornig, Hoerning, Koenig, Horning, Hornik, Herzig

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Where is the Hoernig family from?

You can see how Hoernig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoernig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoernig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Hoernig families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoernig's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoernig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoernig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoernig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Corsetier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoernig. 27% of Hoernig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hoernig women worked as a Corsetier. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Waiter
    14%
  • Dairy Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Corsetier
    100%
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What Hoernig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Hoernig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoernig 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Hoernig. 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 134 military records available for the last name Hoernig. For the veterans among your Hoernig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoernig lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hoernig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hoernig in 1955 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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