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Horschke Family History

Horschke 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: Perschke, Horsch, Kirschke, Marschke, Heschke, Haschke, Hirsch

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Where is the Horschke family from?

You can see how Horschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horschke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Horschke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Horschke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Horschke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horschke 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 Horschke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Horschke. 100% of Horschke men worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Horschke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Horschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horschke 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Horschke. 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 20 military records available for the last name Horschke. For the veterans among your Horschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horschke lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Horschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Horschke in 1986 was 96, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horschke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horschke 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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