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Hordyke Family History

Hordyke 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: Nordyke, Opdyke, Hardtke, Fordyce, Thorndyke, Hoyle, Hardy, Dyke

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Where is the Hordyke family from?

You can see how Hordyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hordyke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hordyke families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Hordyke families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Hordyke's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Hordyke families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Hordyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hordyke 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hordyke. 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 Hordyke. For the veterans among your Hordyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hordyke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1986, in the United States, Hordyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hordyke in 1964 was 26, and 57 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hordyke 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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