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Horel Family History

Horel 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: Borel, Orel, Morel, Sorel, Vorel, Hoel, Horen, Hodel, Hobel, Harel

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Where is the Horel family from?

You can see how Horel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Horel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Horel families living in British Columbia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Horel's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Horel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horel 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 Horel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Horel. 100% of Horel men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Horel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horel 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Horel. 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 126 military records available for the last name Horel. For the veterans among your Horel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Horel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Horel in 1958 was 48, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horel 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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