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Hoerschgen Family History

Hoerschgen 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: Hoeschen, Hoelscher, Herscher, Kerschen, Boeschen, Herschel, Henschen

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Where is the Hoerschgen family from?

You can see how Hoerschgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoerschgen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hoerschgen families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hoerschgen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hoerschgen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoerschgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoerschgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Registered Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoerschgen. 100% of Hoerschgen women worked as a Registered Nurse. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Registered Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Hoerschgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoerschgen 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hoerschgen. 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 30 military records available for the last name Hoerschgen. For the veterans among your Hoerschgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoerschgen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hoerschgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hoerschgen in 1962 was 81, and 68 in 2003.

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