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Horgus Family History

Horgus Surname 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: Hargus, Borges, Fergus, Gorges, Horgan, Hogue, Bogus, Vogus, Horger

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Where is the Horgus family from?

You can see how Horgus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horgus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Horgus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Horgus families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Horgus's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Horgus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Horgus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horgus 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Horgus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Horgus. For the veterans among your Horgus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horgus lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Horgus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Horgus in 1977 was 62, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horgus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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