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Horgy Family History

Horgy 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: Horky, Horry, Forgy, Hong, Horn, Borg, Hornby, Harty, Horst, Hoy

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horgy 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 Horgy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Horgy. 100% of Horgy men worked as a Labourer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Horgy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horgy 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Horgy. 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 2 military records available for the last name Horgy. For the veterans among your Horgy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horgy lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Horgy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Horgy in 1980 was 64, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horgy 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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