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Horka Family History

Horka 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: Hora, Horta, Horkan, Gorka, Horky, Horn, Hook, Horvat, York, Mora

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Where is the Horka family from?

You can see how Horka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Horka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Horka family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Horka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Horka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Horka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Horka. 75% of Horka 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
    75%
  • Salesman
    25%
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Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Horka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horka 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Horka. 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 342 military records available for the last name Horka. For the veterans among your Horka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Horka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Horka in 1965 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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