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Horrelt Family History

Horrelt 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: Horrell, Forrest, Gorrell, Orrell, Hurrell, Worrell, Correll, Harrell

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Where is the Horrelt family from?

You can see how Horrelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horrelt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Horrelt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Horrelt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Horrelt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Horrelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horrelt 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Horrelt. 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 17 military records available for the last name Horrelt. For the veterans among your Horrelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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