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Horz Family History

Horz 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: Horn, Hora, Hotz, Hori, Horr, Hort, Hord, Herz, Holz, Harz

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Where is the Horz family from?

You can see how Horz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Horz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Horz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Horz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Horz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Horz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horz 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Horz. 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 334 military records available for the last name Horz. For the veterans among your Horz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Horz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Horz in 1965 was 49, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horz 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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