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Horly Family History

Horly 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: Holly, Holy, Horky, Horry, Horn, Early, Holm, Howley, Hole, Hoyle

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Where is the Horly family from?

You can see how Horly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Horly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Horly families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Horly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Horly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Horly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horly 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Horly. 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 26 military records available for the last name Horly. For the veterans among your Horly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horly lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1982, in the United States, Horly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Horly in 1974 was 76, and 89 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horly 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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