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Horvis Family History

Horvis 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: Hovis, Orvis, Boris, Horvat, Morris, Harris, Norris, Purvis, Hornik

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Where is the Horvis family from?

You can see how Horvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horvis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Horvis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Horvis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Horvis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Horvis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horvis 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 Horvis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Horvis. 100% of Horvis men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Horvis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Horvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horvis 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Horvis. 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 military records available for the last name Horvis. For the veterans among your Horvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horvis lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2002, in the United States, Horvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Horvis in 1999 was 93, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horvis 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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