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Horvit Family History

Horvit 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: Horvat, Horvitz, Horvath, Horst, Hornik, Hoblit, Hori, Torvik, Corvin

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Where is the Horvit family from?

You can see how Horvit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horvit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Horvit family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Horvit's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Horvit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horvit 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 21 census records available for the last name Horvit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horvit 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 Horvit. 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 7 military records available for the last name Horvit. For the veterans among your Horvit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horvit lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Horvit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Horvit in 1963 was 79, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horvit 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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