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Horysh Family History

Horysh 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: Horst, Horch, Borish, Horsch, Horth, Hornish, Horath, Forys, Hirsh

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Where is the Horysh family from?

You can see how Horysh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horysh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Horysh family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Horysh's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Horysh families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Horysh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horysh 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Horysh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Horysh. For the veterans among your Horysh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horysh lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Horysh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Horysh in 1977 was 82, and 92 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horysh 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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