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Horgar Family History

Horgar 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: Horgan, Horger, Horvat, Organ, Horner, Morgan, Hoar, Morga, Horan

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Where is the Horgar family from?

You can see how Horgar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horgar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Horgar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Horgar families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Horgar's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Horgar families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Horgar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horgar 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Horgar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Horgar. For the veterans among your Horgar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horgar lifespan?

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