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Horakh Family History

Horakh 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: Horak, Horath, Horvath, Horch, Borak, Horan, Hodak, Hora, Porath

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Where is the Horakh family from?

You can see how Horakh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horakh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Horakh family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Horakh's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Horakh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horakh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Horakh ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Horakh ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Horakh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horakh 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Horakh. 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 19 military records available for the last name Horakh. For the veterans among your Horakh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horakh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Horakh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Horakh in 1962 was 54, and 89 in 2001.

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