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Horkan Family History

Horkan Surname Meaning

Irish (Mayo):: variant of Horgan from Gaelic Ó hArgáin. variant of Harkin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Horkan family from?

You can see how Horkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horkan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Horkan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Horkan families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Horkan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Horkan families in 1891.
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What did your Horkan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Horkan. 100% of Horkan men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Horkan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Servant
    19%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 707 immigration records available for the last name Horkan. 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 480 military records available for the last name Horkan. For the veterans among your Horkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horkan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Horkan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Horkan in 1962 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horkan 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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