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Hortet Family History

Hortet 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: Horter, Horten, Porter, Horvat, Horner, Holten, Korte, Horst, Holter

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Where is the Hortet family from?

You can see how Hortet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hortet family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Hortet family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Hortet's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Hortet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hortet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Hortet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hortet 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hortet. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hortet. For the veterans among your Hortet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hortet lifespan?

Average Hortet life expectancy in 1975 was 102 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hortet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hortet 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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