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Horlander Family History

Horlander 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: Hollander, Norlander, Bolander, Helander, Horlacher, Kolander

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Where is the Horlander family from?

You can see how Horlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horlander family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Horlander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Horlander family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Horlander's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Horlander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horlander 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 Horlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Horlander. 25% of Horlander men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Attendant
    13%

What Horlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Horlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horlander 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Horlander. 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 222 military records available for the last name Horlander. For the veterans among your Horlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horlander lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Horlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Horlander in 1963 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horlander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horlander 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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