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Horkstrom Family History

Horkstrom 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: Borgstrom, Markstrom, Norstrom, Forstrom, Holstrom, Holmstrom

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Where is the Horkstrom family from?

You can see how Horkstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horkstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Horkstrom families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Horkstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Horkstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horkstrom 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 Horkstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Horkstrom. 50% of Horkstrom men worked as a Rancher.

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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

  • Rancher
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Horkstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Horkstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horkstrom 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Horkstrom. 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 8 military records available for the last name Horkstrom. For the veterans among your Horkstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horkstrom lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Horkstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Horkstrom in 1970 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horkstrom 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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