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Hordy Family History

Hordy 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: Hardy, Yordy, Gordy, Horky, Hord, Hobdy, Horry, Cordy, Horn, Lord

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Where is the Hordy family from?

You can see how Hordy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hordy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hordy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Hordy families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hordy's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hordy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hordy 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 Hordy ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hordy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hordy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hordy 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Hordy. 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 135 military records available for the last name Hordy. For the veterans among your Hordy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hordy lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1983, in the United States, Hordy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hordy in 1977 was 69, and 81 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hordy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hordy 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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