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Horvitch Family History

Horvitch 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: Horvath, Horwich, Horvitz, Horvat, Horch, Ritch, Horiuchi, Harnisch

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Where is the Horvitch family from?

You can see how Horvitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horvitch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Horvitch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Horvitch families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Horvitch's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Horvitch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horvitch 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 69 census records available for the last name Horvitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horvitch 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Horvitch. 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 Horvitch. For the veterans among your Horvitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horvitch lifespan?

Average Horvitch life expectancy in 1988 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horvitch 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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