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Horance Family History

Horance 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: Horace, Lorance, France, Hance, Horan, Orange, Horne, Horine, Morace

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Where is the Horance family from?

You can see how Horance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horance family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Horance families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Horance family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Horance's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Horance families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horance 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 136 census records available for the last name Horance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horance 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Horance. 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 Horance. For the veterans among your Horance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horance lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Horance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Horance in 1976 was 73, and 94 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horance 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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