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Horison Family History

Horison 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: Howison, Morison, Horton, Harmison, Nerison, Forson, Dorion, Harbison

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Where is the Horison family from?

You can see how Horison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Horison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Horison family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Horison's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Horison families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Horison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horison 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Horison. 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 11 military records available for the last name Horison. For the veterans among your Horison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horison lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Horison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Horison in 1985 was 52, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horison 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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