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Horend Family History

Horend 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: Horen, Horn, Haren, Oren, Toren, Hoen, Horan, Goren, Moren, Moreno

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Where is the Horend family from?

You can see how Horend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horend family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Horend families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Horend families living in Northumberland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Horend's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Horend families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Horend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horend 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Horend. 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 54 military records available for the last name Horend. For the veterans among your Horend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horend lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Horend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Horend in 1969 was 80, and 87 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horend 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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