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Horkey Name Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Horky .

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


Similar surnames: Shorkey, Berkey, Hosley, Kirkey, Horky, Yerkey, Horney, Gorney, Okey

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Where is the Horkey family from?

You can see how Horkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Horkey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Horkey families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Horkey's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Horkey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Horkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Horkey. 100% of Horkey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Horkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horkey 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Horkey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 356 military records available for the last name Horkey. For the veterans among your Horkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horkey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Horkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Horkey in 1963 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

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