This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hori family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hori Family History

Hori Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 堀 ‘moat’. It is found mostly in central Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

One noble family descended from the Fujiwara resided in Mino (now part of Gifu prefecture).

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hori family from?

You can see how Hori families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hori family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hori families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hori family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hori's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hori families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hori surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Hori ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hori. 27% of Hori men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Hori women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hori were Salesman and Waitress.

View Census Data for Hori | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Saleswoman
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%

What Hori family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hori. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hori census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Hori

Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hori. 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.

View all Hori immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 699 military records available for the last name Hori. For the veterans among your Hori ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hori military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hori family history

Discover More

What is the average Hori lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hori life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Hori in 1961 was 40, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hori

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hori 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hori family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial