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Horah Family History

Horah 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: Horch, Horan, Hora, Horth, Lorah, Horak, Horath, Sorah, Borah, Horn

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Where is the Horah family from?

You can see how Horah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horah family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Horah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 6 Horah families living in Inverness-shire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Horah's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Horah families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Horah ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Horah. 100% of Horah women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Horah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Horah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horah 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Horah. 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 91 military records available for the last name Horah. For the veterans among your Horah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horah lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Horah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Horah in 1965 was 62, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horah 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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