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Horain Family History

Horain 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: Horan, Torain, Hortin, Morain, Horn, Hain, Husain, Drain, Horning

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Where is the Horain family from?

You can see how Horain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horain family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Horain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Horain families living in Arkansas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Horain's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Horain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Horain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Horain. 100% of Horain men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Horain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horain 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Horain. 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 10 military records available for the last name Horain. For the veterans among your Horain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horain lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1974, in the United States, Horain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Horain in 1971 was 73, and 75 in 1974.

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