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Horrill Family History

Horrill Surname Meaning

see Horrell. see Orrell.

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


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Where is the Horrill family from?

You can see how Horrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horrill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Horrill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Horrill families living in Devon. This was about 35% of all the recorded Horrill's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Horrill families in 1891.
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What did your Horrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Horrill. 34% of Horrill men worked as a Lorry Driver and 72% of Horrill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Horrill were House Painter and School Teacher.

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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

  • Lorry Driver
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • House Painter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Incapacitated Pensioner
    6%
  • School Teacher
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Horrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horrill 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Horrill. 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 122 military records available for the last name Horrill. For the veterans among your Horrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horrill lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2002, in the United States, Horrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Horrill in 2001 was 81, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horrill 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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