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Horger Family History

Horger Surname Meaning

German:: (Württemberg): habitational name for someone from Horgen near Rottweil or perhaps from either of the places called Horgau in Swabia and Switzerland.

(Bavaria; Hörger): variant of Herger (see Hergert).

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


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Where is the Horger family from?

You can see how Horger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Horger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Horger families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Horger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Horger families in 1891.
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What did your Horger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Horger. 100% of Horger 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 Horger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horger 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Horger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Horger. For the veterans among your Horger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Horger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Horger in 1951 was 38, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horger 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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