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Horvey Family History

Horvey 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: Harvey, Horney, Horsey, Hovey, Horkey, Hervey, Horvat, Torney, Howley

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Where is the Horvey family from?

You can see how Horvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horvey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Horvey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Horvey family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Horvey's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Horvey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horvey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Horvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Horvey. 26% of Horvey men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Horvey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Horvey were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Stenographer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Horvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horvey 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Horvey. 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 81 military records available for the last name Horvey. For the veterans among your Horvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horvey lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Horvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Horvey in 1987 was 76, and 80 in 1999.

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