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Horchak Family History

Horchak Name 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: Horch, Hornak, Zahorchak, Horak, Kopchak, Hornyak, Koschak, Marchak

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Where is the Horchak family from?

You can see how Horchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horchak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Horchak families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Horchak's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Horchak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horchak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Horchak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Horchak. 67% of Horchak men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Miner
    34%
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Horchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horchak 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Horchak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 138 military records available for the last name Horchak. For the veterans among your Horchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horchak lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Horchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Horchak in 1951 was 37, and 55 in 2004.

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