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Horcourt Family History

Horcourt 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: Harcourt, Boicourt, Court, Harbour, Precourt, Hocutt, Hockert

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Where is the Horcourt family from?

You can see how Horcourt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horcourt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Horcourt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Horcourt family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Horcourt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Horcourt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horcourt 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 36 census records available for the last name Horcourt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horcourt 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Horcourt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Horcourt. For the veterans among your Horcourt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horcourt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Horcourt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Horcourt in 1964 was 78, and 48 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horcourt 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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