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Hoerres Family History

Hoerres 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: Herres, Hermes, Torres, Terres, Herre, Herren, Serres, Goeres, Berres

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Where is the Hoerres family from?

You can see how Hoerres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoerres family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Hoerres families living in Wisconsin. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hoerres's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hoerres families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoerres surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoerres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoerres. 27% of Hoerres men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Lithographer
    20%
  • Sign Construction
    14%
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What Hoerres family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Hoerres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoerres 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hoerres. 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 67 military records available for the last name Hoerres. For the veterans among your Hoerres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoerres lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hoerres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hoerres in 1962 was 72, and 66 in 2004.

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