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Hourchane Family History

Hourchane 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: Courchaine, Hourihan, Purchase, Courchesne, Houlihan, Houchin

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Where is the Hourchane family from?

You can see how Hourchane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hourchane family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hourchane families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hourchane's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Hourchane families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Hourchane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hourchane 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 Hourchane. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hourchane. For the veterans among your Hourchane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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