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Horgen Family History

Horgen Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads notably in southeastern Norway from Old Norse hǫrgr ‘steep mountainside sanctuary’ or ‘naked rock’.

Additionally, this name is derived from -en, which is a suffix used to denote a specific place.

The term vin refers to ‘meadow’, which further indicates a connection to the agricultural landscape typical of the region.

This etymology reflects the geographical features and natural surroundings that influenced the naming conventions in Norway.

Overall, the name captures both the cultural and environmental essence of its origin.

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


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You can see how Horgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horgen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Horgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Horgen families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Horgen's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Horgen families in 1891.
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What did your Horgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Horgen. 45% of Horgen men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Horgen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Horgen were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Upholster
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 726 immigration records available for the last name Horgen. 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 223 military records available for the last name Horgen. For the veterans among your Horgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horgen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Horgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Horgen in 1963 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

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