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Hoerman Family History

Hoerman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hörmann (see Hoermann).

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


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Where is the Hoerman family from?

You can see how Hoerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoerman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Hoerman families living in Illinois. This was about 52% of all the recorded Hoerman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoerman families in 1880.
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What did your Hoerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoerman. 31% of Hoerman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hoerman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoerman were Mechanic and Bookkeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • General Farmer
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Hoerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoerman 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Hoerman. 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 127 military records available for the last name Hoerman. For the veterans among your Hoerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoerman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hoerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hoerman in 1964 was 86, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoerman 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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