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Horgon Family History

Horgon 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: Horton, Horgan, Horgen, Gordon, Horn, Heron, Orton, Holton, Organ

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Where is the Horgon family from?

You can see how Horgon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horgon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Horgon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Horgon families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Horgon's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Horgon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Horgon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horgon 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Horgon. 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 21 military records available for the last name Horgon. For the veterans among your Horgon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horgon lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1990, in the United States, Horgon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Horgon in 1986 was 58, and 61 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horgon 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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