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Horkey Family History

Horkey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Horky.

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


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Where is the Horkey family from?

You can see how Horkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Horkey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Horkey family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Horkey's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Horkey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horkey 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 Horkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Horkey. 32% of Horkey men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Horkey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Horkey were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    23%

What Horkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Horkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horkey 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Horkey. 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 356 military records available for the last name Horkey. For the veterans among your Horkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horkey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Horkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Horkey in 1963 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horkey 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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