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Horsfal Family History

Horsfal 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: Horsfall, Horsman, Houseal, Horvat, Horst, Horsley, Koral, Horan

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Where is the Horsfal family from?

You can see how Horsfal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horsfal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Horsfal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Horsfal families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Horsfal's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Horsfal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horsfal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Horsfal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horsfal 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Horsfal. 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 3 military records available for the last name Horsfal. For the veterans among your Horsfal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horsfal lifespan?

Average Horsfal life expectancy in 1987 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horsfal 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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