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Horren Family History

Horren 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: Herren, Morren, Horgen, Horen, Forren, Harren, Orren, Horten, Howren

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Where is the Horren family from?

You can see how Horren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Horren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Horren families living in Louisiana. This was about 54% of all the recorded Horren's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Horren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horren 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 Horren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Horren. 34% of Horren men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Caddy
    34%
  • Electric Saw Salesman
    34%

What Horren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Horren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horren 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 Horren. 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 57 military records available for the last name Horren. For the veterans among your Horren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horren lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1996, in the United States, Horren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Horren in 1988 was 83, and 99 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horren 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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