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Horrer Family History

Horrer 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: Horner, Horter, Horger, Harrer, Rorrer, Forrer, Porter, Torre, Homer

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Where is the Horrer family from?

You can see how Horrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horrer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Horrer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Horrer family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Horrer's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Horrer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horrer 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 Horrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Forestry Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Horrer. 100% of Horrer men worked as a Forestry Worker and 100% of Horrer 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Forestry Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Horrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Horrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horrer 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Horrer. 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 310 military records available for the last name Horrer. For the veterans among your Horrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horrer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Horrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Horrer in 1964 was 69, and 82 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horrer 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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