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Horrig Family History

Horrig 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: Herrig, Hoerig, Hornig, Morris, Herring, Harris, Norris, Horning

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Where is the Horrig family from?

You can see how Horrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horrig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Horrig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Horrig families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Horrig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Horrig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horrig 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 101 census records available for the last name Horrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horrig 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Horrig. 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 28 military records available for the last name Horrig. For the veterans among your Horrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horrig lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1987, in the United States, Horrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Horrig in 1980 was 89, and 71 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horrig 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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