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Horle Family History

Horle 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: Hole, Hoyle, Harle, Houle, Holle, Horne, Hogle, Howle, Horie, Hoerle

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Where is the Horle family from?

You can see how Horle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Horle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Horle families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Horle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Horle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horle 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 Horle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Horle. 82% of Horle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Servant
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Horle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horle 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Horle. 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 447 military records available for the last name Horle. For the veterans among your Horle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Horle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Horle in 1964 was 66, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horle 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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