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Horseman Name Meaning

English: variant of Horsman .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Horstman, Boreman, Foreman, Hodgeman, Roseman, Holeman, Hortman

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Where is the Horseman family from?

You can see how Horseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horseman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Horseman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 10 Horseman families living in Kentucky. This was about 32% of all the recorded Horseman's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Horseman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horseman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Horseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Horseman. 20% of Horseman men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Horseman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Horseman were Carpenter and 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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Horseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horseman 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 782 immigration records available for the last name Horseman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Horseman. For the veterans among your Horseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horseman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Horseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Horseman in 1959 was 58, and 61 in 2004.

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