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Horack Family History

Horack Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Czech Horák; see Horak.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Horack family from?

You can see how Horack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Horack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Horack families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Horack's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Horack families in 1911.
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What did your Horack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Horack. 21% of Horack men worked as a Salesman and 16% of Horack women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Horack were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Stenographer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Horack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horack 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Horack. 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 514 military records available for the last name Horack. For the veterans among your Horack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horack lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Horack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Horack in 1954 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horack 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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