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Horvey Family History

Horvey 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: Harvey, Horney, Horsey, Hovey, Horkey, Hervey, Horvat, Torney, Howley

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Where is the Horvey family from?

You can see how Horvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horvey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Horvey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Horvey families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Horvey's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Horvey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horvey 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 Horvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Horvey. 67% of Horvey 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
    67%
  • Household Duties
    34%

What Horvey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Horvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horvey 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Horvey. 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 81 military records available for the last name Horvey. For the veterans among your Horvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horvey lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Horvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Horvey in 1987 was 76, and 80 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horvey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horvey 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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