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Horlocher Family History

Horlocher 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: Horlacher, Hoelscher, Harlacher, Holscher, Hurlocker, Herlocker

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Where is the Horlocher family from?

You can see how Horlocher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horlocher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Horlocher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Horlocher families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 68% of all the recorded Horlocher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Horlocher families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Horlocher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horlocher 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Horlocher. 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 12 military records available for the last name Horlocher. For the veterans among your Horlocher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horlocher lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1992, in the United States, Horlocher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Horlocher in 1982 was 75, and 86 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horlocher 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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