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Horthay Family History

Horthay 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: Worthy, Northway, Northey, Horth, Horta, Northam, Hotham, Wortham

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Where is the Horthay family from?

You can see how Horthay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horthay family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Horthay family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Horthay's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Horthay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horthay 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 4 census records available for the last name Horthay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horthay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Horthay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Horthay. For the veterans among your Horthay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horthay

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