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Hordey Family History

Hordey Surname 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: Horney, Horsey, Horkey, Hardey, Harvey, Torney, Holder, Harden

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Where is the Hordey family from?

You can see how Hordey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hordey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hordey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Hordey families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Hordey's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hordey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hordey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Hordey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hordey 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hordey. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hordey. For the veterans among your Hordey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hordey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hordey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hordey

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