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Hourscht Family History

Hourscht Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Horsch, Hirsch, Hurst, Bursch, Horst, Dorsch, Horch, Hosch, Morsch

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Where is the Hourscht family from?

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

What did your Hourscht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hourscht. 100% of Hourscht men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Hourscht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hourscht 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hourscht. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Hourscht. For the veterans among your Hourscht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hourscht lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Hourscht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hourscht in 1972 was 55, and 80 in 2003.

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