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Horseley Family History

Horseley 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: Horsley, Worsley, Hosley, Housley, Horsey, Moseley, Haseley, Hartley

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Where is the Horseley family from?

You can see how Horseley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horseley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Horseley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Horseley families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Horseley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Horseley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horseley 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 Horseley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Horseley. 100% of Horseley 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Horseley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horseley 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Horseley. 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 241 military records available for the last name Horseley. For the veterans among your Horseley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horseley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Horseley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Horseley in 1965 was 79, and 85 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horseley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horseley 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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