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Hoorman Family History

Hoorman 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: Moorman, Poorman, Hoopman, Hooyman, Horman, Hootman, Boorman, Hoerman

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Where is the Hoorman family from?

You can see how Hoorman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoorman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hoorman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hoorman families living in Missouri. This was about 53% of all the recorded Hoorman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hoorman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoorman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoorman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Hoorman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoorman 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Hoorman. 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 48 military records available for the last name Hoorman. For the veterans among your Hoorman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoorman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Hoorman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hoorman in 1968 was 80, and 91 in 2002.

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