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Horrow Family History

Horrow 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: Harrow, Morrow, Corrow, Sorrow, Barrow, Carrow, Harlow, Porro, Horton

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Where is the Horrow family from?

You can see how Horrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horrow family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Horrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Horrow families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Horrow's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Horrow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horrow 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 Horrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Horrow. 100% of Horrow men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Horrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horrow 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Horrow. 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 60 military records available for the last name Horrow. For the veterans among your Horrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horrow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Horrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Horrow in 1962 was 59, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horrow 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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