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Horensby Family History

Horensby 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: Hornsby, Hornby, Owensby, Horney, Horejsi, Sorenson, Morency, Ormsby

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Where is the Horensby family from?

You can see how Horensby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horensby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Horensby family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Horensby's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Horensby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Horensby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horensby 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 Horensby. 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 Horensby. For the veterans among your Horensby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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