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Horve Family History

Horve 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: Hove, Horne, Horie, Horn, Harvey, Dore, Hare, Horvat, Torre, More

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Where is the Horve family from?

You can see how Horve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horve family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Horve families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Horve family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Horve's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Horve families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horve 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 Horve ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Horve. 24% of Horve men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Horve women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Horve were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Laundress
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Horve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horve 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Horve. 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 140 military records available for the last name Horve. For the veterans among your Horve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horve lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Horve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Horve in 1970 was 59, and 55 in 2003.

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