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Horsch Family History

Horsch Surname Meaning

German (also Hörsch): topographic name from a dialect form of Middle High German horst hurst ‘undergrowth brushwood’ of Slavic origin in eastern regions.

For example, the placename Horscha is located in Lusatia.

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


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Where is the Horsch family from?

You can see how Horsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Horsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Horsch families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Horsch's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Horsch families in 1911.
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What did your Horsch ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Horsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horsch 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 730 immigration records available for the last name Horsch. 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 Horsch. For the veterans among your Horsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horsch lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Horsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Horsch in 1958 was 60, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horsch 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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