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Horwich Family History

Horwich Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): habitational name from Horwich (Lancashire) probably from Old English hār ‘gray stone’ also ‘boundary’ + wice ‘wych elm’.

See also Horace.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Horwich family from?

You can see how Horwich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horwich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Horwich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Horwich families living in Lancashire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Horwich's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Horwich families in 1891.
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What did your Horwich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Horwich. 43% of Horwich men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 80% of Horwich women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Horwich were Draper and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Medical Practitioner
    43%
  • Gents Outfitter
    29%
  • Draper
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Horwich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horwich 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 619 immigration records available for the last name Horwich. 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 237 military records available for the last name Horwich. For the veterans among your Horwich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horwich lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Horwich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Horwich in 1961 was 59, and 82 in 2004.

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