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Horath Family History

Horath Surname Meaning

German (also Hörath): habitational name from any of the places so named in Westphalia and the Rhineland.

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


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Where is the Horath family from?

You can see how Horath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Horath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Horath families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Horath's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Horath families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Horath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Horath. 43% of Horath men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Horath women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Butcher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Horath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Horath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horath 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Horath. 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 888 military records available for the last name Horath. For the veterans among your Horath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horath lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Horath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Horath in 1964 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horath 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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