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Horham Family History

Horham 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: Gorham, Hotham, Horvat, Derham, Barham, Horan, Worsham, Horgan

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Where is the Horham family from?

You can see how Horham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horham family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Horham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Horham family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Horham's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Horham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Horham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horham 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Horham. 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 5 military records available for the last name Horham. For the veterans among your Horham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horham lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1978, in the United States, Horham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Horham in 1972 was 75, and 82 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horham 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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