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Horres Family History

Horres 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: Torres, Herres, Forrest, Torre, Morris, Harris, Forbes, Horner

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Where is the Horres family from?

You can see how Horres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horres family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Horres families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Horres families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Horres's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Horres families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horres 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 Horres ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Horres. 100% of Horres 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Horres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horres 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Horres. 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 143 military records available for the last name Horres. For the veterans among your Horres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horres lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Horres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Horres in 1962 was 80, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horres 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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