Hoerr Family History

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Hoerr Name Meaning

German (Hörr): possibly a derivative of Middle High German hor ‘dirt’, ‘mire’ (see Horr).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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

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Hoerr Family Origin

Where is the Hoerr family from?

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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 the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 50 Hoerr families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hoerr's in the 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.

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Hoerr Family 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 US named Hoerr. 9% of Hoerr men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Hoerr women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoerr were Clerk and Housewife

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Housework
    11%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Housewife
    5%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Hoerr Historical Records

What Hoerr family records will you find?

Census Record

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 List

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 Card

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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Hoerr Life Expectancy

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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoerr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoerr 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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