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Horington Family History

Horington 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: Thorington, Herington, Howington, Harrington, Covington, Henington

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Where is the Horington family from?

You can see how Horington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horington family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Horington families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Horington families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Horington's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Horington families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Horington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Horington. 100% of Horington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Horington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horington 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Horington. 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 Horington. For the veterans among your Horington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horington lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horington

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