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Horochak Family History

Horochak 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, Arocha, Noronha, Horsch, Hornak, Zahorchak, Rocha, Horak

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Where is the Horochak family from?

You can see how Horochak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horochak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Horochak families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Horochak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Horochak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horochak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Horochak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Unemployed and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Horochak. 50% of Horochak men worked as an Unemployed and 100% of Horochak women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Unemployed
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Horochak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Horochak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horochak 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Horochak. 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 9 military records available for the last name Horochak. For the veterans among your Horochak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horochak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Horochak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Horochak in 1966 was 68, and 94 in 1993.

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