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Horrox Family History

Horrox Surname Meaning

see Horrocks.

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


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Where is the Horrox family from?

You can see how Horrox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horrox family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Horrox families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Horrox families living in Lancashire. This was about 72% of all the recorded Horrox's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Horrox families in 1891.
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What did your Horrox ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Horrox. 83% of Horrox 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
    83%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Horrox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horrox 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Horrox. 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 169 military records available for the last name Horrox. For the veterans among your Horrox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horrox lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Horrox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Horrox in 1961 was 56, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horrox 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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