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Horrington Family History

Horrington 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: Harrington, Norrington, Dorrington, Herrington, Corrington

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Where is the Horrington family from?

You can see how Horrington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horrington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Horrington families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Horrington family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Horrington's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Horrington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horrington 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 Horrington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Horrington. 100% of Horrington 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Horrington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horrington 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Horrington. 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 88 military records available for the last name Horrington. For the veterans among your Horrington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horrington lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Horrington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Horrington in 1968 was 75, and 68 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horrington

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horrington 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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