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Hoerr Name Meaning

German (Hörr): possibly a derivative of Middle High German hor ‘dirt mire’ (see Horr ) or presumably a variant of Herr . The name is found between Darmstadt and Heidelberg (Hesse).

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


Similar surnames: Horr, Herr, Hober, Hehr, Loehr, Horn, Sperr, Hoeft, Herm, Hier

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Where is the Hoerr family from?

You can see how Hoerr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoerr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoerr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 50 Hoerr families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hoerr's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hoerr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoerr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoerr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoerr. 24% of Hoerr men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Hoerr women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoerr were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    23%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Secretary
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hoerr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoerr 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Hoerr. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 642 military records available for the last name Hoerr. For the veterans among your Hoerr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoerr lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hoerr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hoerr in 1956 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

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