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Hordyk Family History

Hordyk 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, Hornik, Hodak, Hornak, Horak, Yordy, Gordy, Nordyke, Horky

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Where is the Hordyk family from?

You can see how Hordyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hordyk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Hordyk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hordyk family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hordyk's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Hordyk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hordyk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hordyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Hordyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hordyk 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Hordyk. 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 71 military records available for the last name Hordyk. For the veterans among your Hordyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hordyk lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Hordyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hordyk in 1940 was 30, and 67 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hordyk 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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