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Horwill Family History

Horwill Surname Meaning

see Horwell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Horwill family from?

You can see how Horwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horwill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Horwill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Horwill families living in London. This was about 6% of all the recorded Horwill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Horwill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horwill 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 Horwill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Civil Servant (technical) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Horwill. 50% of Horwill men worked as a Civil Servant (technical) and 90% of Horwill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Horwill were House Decorator and Shop Assistant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Civil Servant (technical)
    50%
  • House Decorator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    6%
  • Shop Assistant
    6%

What Horwill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Horwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horwill 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Horwill. 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 168 military records available for the last name Horwill. For the veterans among your Horwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horwill lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1985, in the United States, Horwill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Horwill in 1983 was 71, and 81 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horwill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horwill 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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