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Horrden Family History

Horrden 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: Harden, Norden, Howden, Herren, Worden, Holden, Morden, Morren

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Where is the Horrden family from?

You can see how Horrden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horrden family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Horrden families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Horrden's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Horrden families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Horrden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horrden 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Horrden. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Horrden. For the veterans among your Horrden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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