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Hoerning Family History

Hoerning Surname Meaning

German (Hörning):: variant of Horning. habitational name for someone from Hörningen in the Harz Mountains.

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


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Where is the Hoerning family from?

You can see how Hoerning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoerning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoerning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hoerning family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoerning's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hoerning families in 1911.
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What did your Hoerning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoerning. 34% of Hoerning men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hoerning women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoerning were Helper and 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Hoerning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoerning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoerning 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Hoerning. 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 328 military records available for the last name Hoerning. For the veterans among your Hoerning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoerning lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hoerning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hoerning in 1963 was 62, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoerning 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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