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Horwig Family History

Horwig 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: Herwig, Hornig, Orwig, Horning, Hornik, Herzig, Honig, Hartig, Hurtig

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Where is the Horwig family from?

You can see how Horwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horwig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Horwig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Horwig family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Horwig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Horwig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horwig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Horwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horwig 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Horwig. 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 12 military records available for the last name Horwig. For the veterans among your Horwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horwig lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Horwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Horwig in 1980 was 84, and 92 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horwig 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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