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Horlacker Family History

Horlacker 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: Horlacher, Hofacker, Harlacher, Hornecker, Hurlocker, Herlocker

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Where is the Horlacker family from?

You can see how Horlacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horlacker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Horlacker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Horlacker families living in Ohio. This was about 61% of all the recorded Horlacker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Horlacker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horlacker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Horlacker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Horlacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horlacker 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Horlacker. 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 29 military records available for the last name Horlacker. For the veterans among your Horlacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horlacker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1981, in the United States, Horlacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Horlacker in 1964 was 72, and 86 in 1981.

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