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Horence Family History

Horence 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: Lorence, Florence, Torrence, Morency, Lorenc, Dolence, Horne, Horace

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Where is the Horence family from?

You can see how Horence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horence family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Horence families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Horence families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Horence's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Horence families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horence 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 Horence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Horence. 100% of Horence women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Horence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horence 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Horence. 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 11 military records available for the last name Horence. For the veterans among your Horence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horence lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1997, in the United States, Horence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Horence in 1993 was 83, and 81 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horence 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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