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Hoerl Family History

Hoerl Surname Meaning

German (Hörl): variant of Herl found chiefly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.

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


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Where is the Hoerl family from?

You can see how Hoerl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoerl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoerl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Hoerl families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoerl's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hoerl families in 1911.
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What did your Hoerl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoerl. 19% of Hoerl men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hoerl women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoerl were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Hoerl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoerl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoerl 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Hoerl. 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 271 military records available for the last name Hoerl. For the veterans among your Hoerl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoerl lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hoerl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hoerl in 1959 was 67, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoerl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoerl ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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