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Hoecherl Family History

Hoecherl 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: Koecher, Hoecker, Becher, Kocher, Noecker, Hoeschen, Dechert, Hatcher

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Where is the Hoecherl family from?

You can see how Hoecherl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoecherl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoecherl families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 10 Hoecherl families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoecherl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hoecherl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoecherl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoecherl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoecherl. 58% of Hoecherl 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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%
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What Hoecherl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Hoecherl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoecherl 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Hoecherl. 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 101 military records available for the last name Hoecherl. For the veterans among your Hoecherl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoecherl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hoecherl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hoecherl in 1966 was 97, and 72 in 2004.

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