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Horuff Family History

Horuff 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: Houff, Boruff, Hoff, Huff, Hauff, Boroff, Harruff, Ruff, Doroff

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Where is the Horuff family from?

You can see how Horuff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horuff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Horuff families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Horuff's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Horuff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horuff 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 67 census records available for the last name Horuff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horuff 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Horuff. 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 15 military records available for the last name Horuff. For the veterans among your Horuff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horuff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Horuff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Horuff in 1962 was 89, and 87 in 1999.

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