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Horisel Family History

Horisel 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: Housel, Loisel, Horine, Horsey, Heisel, Hoheisel, Horie, Hormel

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Where is the Horisel family from?

You can see how Horisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horisel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Horisel family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Horisel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Horisel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horisel 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 10 census records available for the last name Horisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horisel 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 Horisel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Horisel. For the veterans among your Horisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horisel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horisel 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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