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Horwart Family History

Horwart 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: Dorwart, Horvat, Howard, Howarth, Hoffart, Dorward, Forward, Cowart

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Where is the Horwart family from?

You can see how Horwart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horwart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Horwart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Horwart families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Horwart's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Horwart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horwart 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 134 census records available for the last name Horwart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horwart 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Horwart. 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 78 military records available for the last name Horwart. For the veterans among your Horwart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horwart lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Horwart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Horwart in 1969 was 80, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horwart 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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