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Horrey Family History

Horrey Surname Meaning

see Urry.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Horrey family from?

You can see how Horrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Horrey families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Horrey families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Horrey's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Horrey families in 1891.
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What did your Horrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Horrey. 100% of Horrey men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Horrey 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Duties
    19%

What Horrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Horrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horrey 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Horrey. 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 70 military records available for the last name Horrey. For the veterans among your Horrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horrey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Horrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Horrey in 1964 was 78, and 77 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horrey 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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