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Horkam Family History

Horkam 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: Horkan, Horvat, Horan, Horgan, Hora, Horta, Gorham, Hornak, Hotham

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Where is the Horkam family from?

You can see how Horkam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horkam family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Horkam families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Horkam families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Horkam's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Horkam families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Horkam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horkam 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Horkam. 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 military records available for the last name Horkam. For the veterans among your Horkam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horkam lifespan?

Average Horkam life expectancy in 1995 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horkam 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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