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Horsy Family History

Horsy 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: Horst, Horsey, Horky, Horry, Horn, House, Hose, Hurst, Borst, Hornby

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Where is the Horsy family from?

You can see how Horsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horsy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Horsy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Horsy family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Horsy's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Horsy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horsy 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 197 census records available for the last name Horsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horsy 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 Horsy. 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 9 military records available for the last name Horsy. For the veterans among your Horsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horsy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horsy 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horsy

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