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Hohertz Name Meaning

German:: variant of Hochherz literally ‘high heart’ a nickname for a generous-spirited individual. perhaps from an ancient Germanic personal name composed with hōh ‘high’ + hard ‘strong’.

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


Similar surnames: Hertz, Hoffert, Hockert, Obert, Schertz, Goshert, Govert, Portz, Ohrt

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Where is the Hohertz family from?

You can see how Hohertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohertz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hohertz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hohertz family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Hohertz's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hohertz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohertz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hohertz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hohertz. 75% of Hohertz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hohertz women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    75%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Hohertz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Hohertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohertz 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Hohertz. 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 65 military records available for the last name Hohertz. For the veterans among your Hohertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohertz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hohertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hohertz in 1961 was 69, and 90 in 2004.

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