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Horsens Family History

Horsens 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: Torrens, Horgen, Horsey, Horen, Hermens, Holsen, Hargens, Thorsen

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Where is the Horsens family from?

You can see how Horsens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horsens family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Horsens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Horsens family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Horsens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Horsens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horsens 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 Horsens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Horsens. 67% of Horsens men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Horsens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Horsens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horsens 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Horsens. 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 9 military records available for the last name Horsens. For the veterans among your Horsens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horsens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Horsens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Horsens in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horsens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horsens 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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