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Horelly Family History

Horelly 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: Horsley, Holly, Howell, Morell, Morella, Thorell, Torell, Hoesly

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Where is the Horelly family from?

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

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Butcher
    100%

What Horelly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Horelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horelly 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Horelly. 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 7 military records available for the last name Horelly. For the veterans among your Horelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horelly lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Horelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Horelly in 1968 was 83, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horelly 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.

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