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Hordych Family History

Hordych 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, Horsch, Horwich, Fordyce, Kordich, Hirsch, Horvath, Hoch

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Where is the Hordych family from?

You can see how Hordych families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hordych family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hordych families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hordych's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hordych families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hordych surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hordych ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hordych ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Hordych. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hordych 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hordych. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hordych. For the veterans among your Hordych ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hordych lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Hordych life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hordych in 1971 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

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