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Horlivy Family History

Horlivy 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: Herlihy, Horlick, Oliva, Howley, Hornby, Harley, Hollier, Hooley

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Where is the Horlivy family from?

You can see how Horlivy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horlivy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Horlivy families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Horlivy's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Horlivy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horlivy 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 Horlivy ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cutter
    100%

What Horlivy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Horlivy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horlivy 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Horlivy. 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 Horlivy. For the veterans among your Horlivy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horlivy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Horlivy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Horlivy in 1962 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horlivy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horlivy 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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