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Horting Family History

Horting 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: Horning, Harting, Hortin, Herting, Herring, Cortina, Harding, Harling

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Where is the Horting family from?

You can see how Horting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horting family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Horting families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Horting families living in Kent. This was about 60% of all the recorded Horting's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Horting families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horting 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 Horting ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Horting. 100% of Horting 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 Horting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horting 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Horting. 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 163 military records available for the last name Horting. For the veterans among your Horting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horting lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Horting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Horting in 1957 was 55, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horting

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horting 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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