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Horish Family History

Horish 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: Borish, Hornish, Forish, Boris, Horst, Horch, Cornish, Dobish, Doris

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Where is the Horish family from?

You can see how Horish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Horish families were found in USA in 1880, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Horish families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Horish's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Horish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horish 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 Horish ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Horish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horish 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Horish. 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 47 military records available for the last name Horish. For the veterans among your Horish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horish lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Horish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Horish in 1966 was 75, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horish 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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