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Hourish Family History

Hourish 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: Huish, Borish, Hornish, Kouris, Homrich, Housh, Hursh, Forish

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Where is the Hourish family from?

You can see how Hourish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hourish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Hourish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hourish family living in Rutland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hourish's in United Kingdom. Rutland had the highest population of Hourish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hourish 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 34 census records available for the last name Hourish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hourish 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hourish. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hourish. For the veterans among your Hourish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hourish lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1977, in the United States, Hourish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hourish in 1975 was 75, and 84 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hourish 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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