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Hordon Family History

Hordon Surname Meaning

see Horden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hordon family from?

You can see how Hordon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hordon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hordon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Hordon families living in Durham. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hordon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hordon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hordon 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 Hordon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hordon. 100% of Hordon men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Hordon 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hordon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hordon 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Hordon. 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 151 military records available for the last name Hordon. For the veterans among your Hordon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hordon lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Hordon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hordon in 1983 was 68, and 84 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hordon 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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