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Horchem Family History

Horchem 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, Porcher, Porche, Berchem, Birchem, Parchem, Horchler, Yochem

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Where is the Horchem family from?

You can see how Horchem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horchem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Horchem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Horchem family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Horchem's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Horchem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horchem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Horchem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Horchem. 100% of Horchem men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Horchem women worked as a Farm Wife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Wife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Horchem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horchem 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Horchem. 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 68 military records available for the last name Horchem. For the veterans among your Horchem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horchem lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Horchem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Horchem in 1962 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

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