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Horchar Family History

Horchar 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: Orchard, Horch, Porcher, Horchler, Borchard, Borcher, Horvat, Bachar

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Where is the Horchar family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horchar 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 Horchar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Horchar. 100% of Horchar men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Horchar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horchar 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Horchar. 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 34 military records available for the last name Horchar. For the veterans among your Horchar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horchar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Horchar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Horchar in 1966 was 75, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horchar 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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