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Horrison Family History

Horrison 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: Orrison, Harrison, Morrison, Harmison, Harbison, Marrison, Horrigan

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Where is the Horrison family from?

You can see how Horrison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horrison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Horrison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Horrison families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Horrison's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Horrison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horrison 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 Horrison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Horrison. 85% of Horrison 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
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Horrison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horrison 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Horrison. 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 217 military records available for the last name Horrison. For the veterans among your Horrison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horrison lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Horrison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Horrison in 1972 was 29, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horrison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horrison 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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