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Horken Family History

Horken 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: Morken, Horgen, Horen, Horkan, Harken, Horten, Hosken, Horkey, Horn

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Where is the Horken family from?

You can see how Horken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Horken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Horken family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Horken's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Horken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horken 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 Horken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Horken. 100% of Horken men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Horken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Horken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horken 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Horken. 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 14 military records available for the last name Horken. For the veterans among your Horken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horken lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Horken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Horken in 1974 was 93, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horken 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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