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Horroks Family History

Horroks 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: Horrocks, Hooks, Hook, Morris, Harris, Boros, Norris, Torres, Kormos

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Where is the Horroks family from?

You can see how Horroks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horroks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Horroks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Horroks families living in Lancashire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Horroks's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Horroks families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Horroks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horroks 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Horroks. 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 2 military records available for the last name Horroks. For the veterans among your Horroks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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