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Horrex Family History

Horrex Surname Meaning

variant of Horrock with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Horrex family from?

You can see how Horrex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horrex family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Horrex families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 95 Horrex families living in Suffolk. This was about 62% of all the recorded Horrex's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Horrex families in 1891.
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What did your Horrex ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Horrex. 25% of Horrex men worked as a Farm Labourer and 79% of Horrex women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Horrex were Cabinet Maker and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    25%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Boot shoe Repairer
    13%
  • Cabinet Maker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Retired
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Horrex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horrex 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Horrex. 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 282 military records available for the last name Horrex. For the veterans among your Horrex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horrex lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Horrex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Horrex in 1966 was 74, and 77 in 2001.

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