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Horrod Family History

Horrod Surname Meaning

Variant of Horwood. Perhaps from Middle English hor ‘grey’ + hod ‘hood’ (Old English hār + hōd) perhaps for the habitual wearer of a grey hood.

But the 1293 name could be an error for Horwod and belong with (1).

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


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Where is the Horrod family from?

You can see how Horrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horrod family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Horrod families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Horrod families living in Middlesex. This was about 24% of all the recorded Horrod's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Horrod families in 1891.
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What did your Horrod ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Horrod. 34% of Horrod men worked as a Farmworker and 90% of Horrod women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Horrod were Plumber fitter and Shop Assistant.

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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

  • Farmworker
    34%
  • Retired Green Grocer
    34%
  • Plumber fitter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Shop Assistant
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Horrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horrod 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Horrod. 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 91 military records available for the last name Horrod. For the veterans among your Horrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horrod lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Horrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Horrod in 1966 was 86, and 83 in 1990.

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