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Horwech Family History

Horwech 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: Horwich, Horch, Orzech, Horsch, Norwich, Horwath, Howeth, Hirsch

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Where is the Horwech family from?

You can see how Horwech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horwech family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Horwech families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Horwech's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Horwech families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horwech 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 5 census records available for the last name Horwech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horwech 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Horwech. 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 6 military records available for the last name Horwech. For the veterans among your Horwech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horwech lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1983, in the United States, Horwech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Horwech in 1971 was 80, and 81 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horwech 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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