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Horre Family History

Horre 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: Torre, Herre, Horne, Borre, Harre, Horr, Horie, Hoare, Horry, Horn

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Where is the Horre family from?

You can see how Horre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Horre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Horre families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Horre's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Horre families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horre 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 Horre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Pig Farmer Owner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Horre. 100% of Horre men worked as a Pig Farmer Owner and 100% of Horre women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Pig Farmer Owner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Horre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 679 census records available for the last name Horre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horre 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Horre. 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 164 military records available for the last name Horre. For the veterans among your Horre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horre lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Horre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Horre in 1968 was 82, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horre 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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