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Hortas Family History

Hortas 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: Horta, Kortas, Horvat, Kotas, Porras, Cortes, Horton, Horan, Portal

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Where is the Hortas family from?

You can see how Hortas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hortas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Hortas families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1901. In 1920 there was 1 Hortas family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hortas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hortas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hortas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hortas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Hortas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hortas 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Hortas. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hortas. For the veterans among your Hortas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hortas lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Hortas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hortas in 1976 was 76, and 57 in 2002.

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