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Horkin Family History

Horkin 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: Hoskin, Harkin, Forkin, Orkin, Hopkin, Sorkin, Horkan, Hockin, Hortin

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Where is the Horkin family from?

You can see how Horkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Horkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Horkin families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Horkin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Horkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horkin 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 Horkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Horkin. 100% of Horkin 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%

What Horkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Horkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horkin 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Horkin. 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 48 military records available for the last name Horkin. For the veterans among your Horkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horkin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Horkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Horkin in 1966 was 74, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horkin 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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