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Horke Family History

Horke 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: Harke, Horne, Borke, Hopke, Hoke, Horie, Horky, Rorke, Horkey, Yorke

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Where is the Horke family from?

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

There are 281 census records available for the last name Horke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horke 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Horke. 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 40 military records available for the last name Horke. For the veterans among your Horke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horke lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horke 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horke

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